56.90 - Intellectual Property (IN)

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Policy Statement

TTUHSC El Paso Information Technology Department shall ensure that department personnel adhere and comply with  professional and ethical standards of conduct involving work defined as intellectual property.

Reason for Policy

The purpose of the Intellectual Property policy is to provide direction regarding intellectual property as defined and interpreted by the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.

The policy will be reviewed every even numbered year (ENY) by the TTUHSC El Paso CIO.

Who Should Read this Policy?

All users of information resources at TTUHSC El Paso should read the policy to better understand intellectual property according to the standards established by the TTU Board of Regents.

What happens if I violate this policy?

Any person(s) violating TTUHSC El Paso Information Technology policies are subject to disciplinary action outlined in HSCEP ITP 56.50 Sanctions Policy1 and HR Policy HSCEP OP 70.31 Employee Conduct, Coaching, Corrective Action and Separation from Employment.

POLICY/PROCEDURE

  1. All Products created on institutional property belong to the institution. These products shall be considered “intellectual property” as defined by and managed according to the Board of Regents Rules and Regulation, Chapter 10 – Intellectual Property Rights.

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  1. 56.50 Sanctions Policy.