Common use of RIGHTS TO AND EQUITIES IN COPYRIGHTABLE MATERIALS Clause in Contracts

RIGHTS TO AND EQUITIES IN COPYRIGHTABLE MATERIALS. The ownership of materials initiated and produced by authors who are University faculty members, other employees, or students shall remain with the authors, except for the following classes of works: (a) works for hire; (b) works for which the University has provided assistance beyond that usually accorded (“extra-ordinary University assistance”); and (c) works done under a sponsorship agreement between the University and an external agency. It is not intended that this policy change the traditional relationship between the University and faculty authors of textbooks and other scholarly and artistic works. Except for the three categories listed above, the University disclaims ownership of copyrightable materials, except for a royalty-free license under and for the term of the copyrights in the materials for the University's internal use.

RIGHTS TO AND EQUITIES IN COPYRIGHTABLE MATERIALS. The ownership of materials initiated and produced by authors who are University faculty members, other employees, or students shall remain with the authors, except for the following classes of works: (a) works for hire; (b) works for which the University has provided assistance beyond that usually accorded (“extra-ordinary extraordinary University assistance”); and (c) works done under a sponsorship agreement between the University and an external agency. It is not intended that this policy change the traditional relationship between the University and faculty authors of textbooks and other scholarly and artistic works. Except for the three categories listed above, the University disclaims ownership of copyrightable materials, except for a royalty-free license under and for the term of the copyrights in the materials for the University's internal use.