WSU’s Patent and Copyright Policy
Proprietary materials developed in the course of the performance of research have intrinsic value. Third party access to these materials helps speed research by circumventing the need to re-create the technology. WSU diligently supports the dissemination of these materials to academic researchers, and strives to identify the most expeditious avenue for distribution.
Ownership of proprietary materials developed at Wayne State University is determined in accordance with WSU’s Patent and Copyright Policy (http://research.wayne.edu/internaldocs/ippol.pdf). Technology Commercialization at WSU (www.techtransfer.wayne.edu), in consultation with the Office of the General Counsel, provides guidance and assistance in determining ownership, distribution options, and drafting and negotiating material transfer agreements.
Please note that materials developed using federal funds are also subject to federal policies, principles and guidelines (see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/intell-property_64FR72090.pdf and https://s-edison.info.nih.gov/Edison/biological-materials.html). Materials developed using other sources of funds or third party materials may be subject to other terms and conditions.