What is the IP Disclosure Process?

The IP Disclosure Process allows LU to partner with Lindenwood University employees as IP developers in identifying appropriate strategies for ownership, 商业化, 和归因. The 知识产权披露表格 is the first step in evaluating potential IP for patentability, 商业化, and related institutional support. This form may be used to disclose new inventions, patentable or non-patentable materials, 受版权保护的作品, 商标, 以及相关项目. Information provided in this form helps the Intellectual Property Committee assess key considerations, 时间线, and obligations for the 商业化 of disclosed discoveries or materials. All information provided in the 知识产权披露表格 is treated as confidential and proprietary by all stakeholders in the evaluation process. 

When Should I Submit an 知识产权披露表格?

The 知识产权披露表格 may be completed at any phase of an activity that may result in a work or product of proprietary value and involves the use of Material University Resources. A Material University Resource includes any internal or external funding, 设备, 软件, or resources not routinely available to faculty or staff, or material periods of time provided by university employees. An 知识产权披露表格 should be submitted as soon as possible, when an LU faculty or staff member recognizes the commercial potential or viability of specific IP or information about IP development has been shared publicly, such as in a presentation at a conference, 会议, 或出版. The IP Form represents a written record of IP and may be used to establish a legal record of the date of conception of the intellectual property. 请与 Office for Research & 合规 (ORC) with additional questions about this disclosure process. 

The 知识产权披露表格 does not need to be completed when a project or activity results in a Scholarly Work completed by Faculty at their own direction without Material University Resources. ORC is available to assist in distinguishing between "IP Works" potentially requiring disclosure and "Scholarly Works". Examples of Scholarly Works include:

• research or scholarly publications
• 教科书
• 期刊文章
• conference materials
• fiction or nonfiction books
• theatrical scripts or productions
• poems and works of music or art

知识产权披露表格 and Process

To initiate formal IP Disclosure:

• 联系 Office for Research and 合规 (ORC) with any questions about IP Disclosure at LU.
• 完成 Intellectual Property Disclosure Form and return to ORC at academicaffairs@rfnvg.com.
• The Intellectual Property Committee will conduct a preliminary evaluation of the IP Disclosure and develop an appropriate plan for IP protection, 商业化, or other applicable actions.