Guidelines for Student Rights to Intellectual Property
With the increase in faculty research and more faculty using students in their research it is prudent to review and understand the University polices as it relates student intellectual property rights.
The University policy relating to this issue is Guideline RAG12, Faculty Guidance on Student Intellectual Property Rights, found on the Penn State guru web site. This policy states:
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If any student taking any course for credit develops IP, the IP belongs to the student.
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If a graduate student is doing research in a University facility, all IP belongs to the University and an IP assignment agreement is required.
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If undergraduate students are working in a “scientific” lab,
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If they are paid for the work, the IP belongs to the University
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if they are doing it in a for-credit course, the IP is theirs
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If they are doing it for ‘experience” and they do not sign an IP assignment agreement, the IP will be theirs
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If students develop IP in solving projects in a “for-credit” course using case based leaning based on externally submitted company problems, several options exist for the student to retain or sign off IP rights – details are in the policy.
Consult the guidelines for added details. If, after reading them, you determine that a Special Student Intellectual Property Agreement Form needs to be developed, contact The School’s Assistant Director to have the necessary forms completed.
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