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Policies Overview

The University Intellectual Property Policies have received formal approval as of January 16, 2003.

Royalty Distribution Outline
  Denver HSC Colorado Springs Boulder
Inventor 25% 25% 25% 25%
TTO-University 25% 25% 25% 25%
Inventor(s) Research Account 25% 25% 25% 25%
Inventor(s) Department 15% See Policy
Document		 15%
Note 2		 See Policy
Document
Chancellor or Campus
Research Account		 10%
Note 1		 25%
See Policy
Document		 10%
Note 2		 25%
See Policy
Document

Note 1
The funds would be directed to the campuswide strategic initiatives fund that funds new initiatives across the campus. This fund is within the purview of the Budget Priorities Committee.

Note 2
15% of Net Income To Inventor’s College and Primary Support Unit, According to Formula Involving a Threshold

  • Primary Support Unit = College, Department or Center that Primarily Provided Resources for the Research leading to the royalties
  • Must Be Invested in Seed Grants to Faculty Enabling Research with IP and/or Funding Potential
  • Formula: First $25K of Net Income Each Year to Primary Support Unit. Above $25K in Royalties, 50% of Net Income to Primary Support Unit, 50% to College (or Colleges, in Case of Multi-college Centers, for example)
  • Seed grant awards to be approved by College faculty committee, and reported to Campus Faculty Research Council.

10% of Net Income to Campus Faculty Research Council, with Investment Guided by Formula Involving a Threshold Must Be Invested in Faculty Research Seed Grants

  • Formula: First $50K of Net Income Each Year Directed to Seed Grants for Research with IP and/or Funding Potential. Above $50K in Net Income each year, 75% to Seed Grants with IP/Funding Potential, 25% to Research Grants in Any Area
  • Annual Award Report to VCAA and to Campus