Copyright & Patent Policy
The policy of Princeton University, as approved by the faculty and trustees of the University, requires every faculty member, employee and student to report to the University all copyright and patent applications filed on inventions made while the individual is a member of the University, regardless of the fact that the University may have an equity only in certain cases. The policy further states that (a) the University has an equity in any invention that results from research supported by funds or utilizing facilities administered by the University, and (b) any agreement to assign or license an invention of this category must be approved by the University.
Requests for copies of either policy, or questions concerning copyright, inventions and patents, should be referred to the Office of Research and Project Administration, New South Building.