Intellectual Property Policy

The University of Adelaide's Intellectual Property Policy sets the framework for ensuring the University captures and harnesses the value of its intellectual assets for the ultimate benefit of the Australian community.

The policy covers rights over intellectual creations including

• copyright
• patents
• confidential information
• plant breeder's rights
• registered designs
• registered & unregistered trademarks
• circuit layouts for computer chips

ARI is reponsible for providing IP, commercialisation and risk management services to the University. Any agreement with a third party which relates to University IP including funding, development, or commercialisation must be negotiated and processed through ARI (or in exceptional circumstances, via the Vice Chancellor).