{"id":255,"date":"2026-05-21T16:46:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.research.ucf.edu\/tech-transfer\/?page_id=255"},"modified":"2026-07-09T19:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T19:30:13","slug":"what-is-ip","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.research.ucf.edu\/tech-transfer\/what-is-ip\/","title":{"rendered":"What is IP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group py-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Intellectual Property (IP)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are four primary types of intellectual property: patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. Each of these forms of protection is governed by distinct legal frameworks. A patent safeguards inventions by granting the inventor exclusive rights for a limited period. A copyright protects original artistic and literary works, including software code, by securing the rights of the creator. A trademark typically protects brand identifiers such as names, logos, and symbols used in connection with goods and services. Trade secrets protect specific types of confidential business or product information that provide a competitive advantage, so long as the information remains secret and appropriate measures are taken to maintain its confidentiality.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bg-faded py-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A patent granted by the U.S. Government confers the exclusive right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling the products and services incorporating the invention through out the U.S. or importing the products and services incorporating the invention into the U.S. for a limited duration. Similarly, patents granted by foreign jurisdictions afford comparable rights and protections within their respective territories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pt-2 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kadence-column255_73ce07-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kadence-column255_73ce07-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;}.kadence-column255_73ce07-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column255_73ce07-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column255_73ce07-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column255_73ce07-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column255_73ce07-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column255_73ce07-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column255_73ce07-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column255_73ce07-5c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column255_73ce07-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column255_73ce07-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column255_73ce07-5c h-100\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kt-svg-icons255_99423f-6b .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons255_99423f-6b{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons255_99423f-6b alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-255_b88c13-56 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-255_b88c13-56 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffcc00;font-size:50px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-255_b88c13-56 align-left\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_map\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polygon points=\"1 6 1 22 8 18 16 22 23 18 23 2 16 6 8 2 1 6\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"22\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading pt-3\">Categories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patents provide exclusive rights up to 20 years for inventions in three broad categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list pb-3\">\n<li><strong>Utility<\/strong>: New and useful process, machine, article of manufacture, composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof. A new use for an existing technology is also patentable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Design<\/strong>: New, original, and ornamental design for an article of manufacture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plant<\/strong>: Asexually reproduces any distinct and new variety of plant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kadence-column255_000acc-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kadence-column255_000acc-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;}.kadence-column255_000acc-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column255_000acc-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column255_000acc-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column255_000acc-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column255_000acc-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column255_000acc-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column255_000acc-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column255_000acc-72{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column255_000acc-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column255_000acc-72 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column255_000acc-72 h-100\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kt-svg-icons255_bd87b0-29 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons255_bd87b0-29{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons255_bd87b0-29 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-255_394a6a-5c .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-255_394a6a-5c .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffcc00;font-size:50px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-255_394a6a-5c align-left\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading pt-3\">Patentability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be patentable, the invention or discovery must possess the following attributes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Utility<\/strong>: Must be useful; i.e., it has a real-world application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Novelty<\/strong>: Must be new, i.e., the exact same thing must not have existed or been done before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-Obviousness<\/strong>:&nbsp;Must not be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the relevant technical field at the time the invention was made, based on what was already known.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group py-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Copyrights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pt-3 wp-block-paragraph\">Copyright protection is automatically granted under U.S. law when an original work is created. It protects creators\u2019 intellectual property by preventing unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or the creation of derivative works. Copyright applies to both published and unpublished works. However, registering a work\u2014especially before publication\u2014provides important legal benefits, including eligibility for statutory damages and attorney\u2019s fees in the event of infringement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Works eligible for copyright protection include literary works, musical compositions, software, dramatic works, choreography, pictorial and graphic works, sculptures, audiovisual works, and architectural designs. In some cases, business methods or certain software applications may qualify for patent protection instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pb-3 wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Copyright Notice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although registration is not required to secure copyright protection, including a copyright notice is recommended to establish ownership and help deter infringement. A standard notice format is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a9 [Year] [Name of Author or Institution]<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trademarks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"py-3 wp-block-paragraph\">Trademarks typically protect brand identifiers- signs that distinguish the goods or services of one party from those of others.&nbsp; The trademarks are generally words, names, logos, symbols, devices, sound, colors, or any combination thereof that identifies the brand and services.&nbsp; The mark can continue for the life of a business, renewable every 10 years, and is transferable. It can last forever. A trademark prevents others from using a confusingly similar mark on related goods or services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UCF Example Trademark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center pt-3 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2122 Non-registered rights (state law)<br>\u00ae is ONLY for a registered mark<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image py-3 mb-3\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ucftt.scalewpdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Trademark-UCF-stands-for-opportunity1.jpg\" alt=\"Image shows an example UCF trademark\" class=\"wp-image-579\" title=\"Trademark UCF Stands for Opportunity\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pt-4 pb-4 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-2\">\n\t\t\t\n<style>.kt-svg-icons255_8d4097-db .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons255_8d4097-db{justify-content:flex-end;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons255_8d4097-db alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-255_b20f7f-c7 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-255_b20f7f-c7 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffcc00;font-size:25px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-255_b20f7f-c7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-10\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trade Secrets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trade secrets are confidential business information, such as formulas, processes, designs, methods, or customer data, that derive independent economic value from not being generally known and are subject to reasonable efforts to keep them secret. Unlike patents or copyrights, trade secret protection can last indefinitely, as long as the information remains secret and continues to have economic value. There is no registration or government filing required to obtain trade secret protection; it arises automatically through secrecy and proper safeguards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a public university with the mission to disseminate research results, UCF rarely chooses to protect intellectual property as Trade Secrets.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-2\">\n\t\t\t\n<style>.kt-svg-icons255_95d904-d2 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons255_95d904-d2{justify-content:flex-end;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons255_95d904-d2 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-255_ed6970-ab .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-255_ed6970-ab .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffcc00;font-size:25px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-255_ed6970-ab\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-circle-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm-28.9 143.6l75.5 72.4H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24v16c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24h182.6l-75.5 72.4c-9.7 9.3-9.9 24.8-.4 34.3l11 10.9c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L404.3 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L271.6 106.3c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-11 10.9c-9.5 9.6-9.3 25.1.4 34.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-10\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rights granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office extend only throughout the territory of the United States and are not enforceable in a foreign country. However, the patent and trademark owner who wishes to obtain patent and trademark protection in other countries may apply for a patent and trademark abroad and gain priority based on the U.S. filing date in other countries or through multinational patent or trademark programs, such as the Patent Cooperation Treaty for patents and the Madrid Protocol for trademarks.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group py-5 bg-inverse\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important IP Laws<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pt-3 wp-block-paragraph\">Intellectual property law in the United States traces its roots to the U.S. Constitution. Article I, Section 8 empowers Congress \u201cto promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts\u201d by granting authors and inventors exclusive rights to their writings and discoveries for limited periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-62f51a761a6fa04e074ec530ac6187d5 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#ffcc00\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bayh-Dole Act<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bayh-Dole Act of 1980&nbsp;is a landmark piece of legislation in the United States that allows universities, small businesses, and non-profit organizations to retain ownership of inventions and patents resulting from research funded by the federal government. Prior to the enactment of this law, the U.S. government retained ownership of such inventions, which could limit their commercialization potential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-10101537c6af795468549b5a90fb541c is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#ffcc00\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leahy-Smith America Invents Act<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) was signed into law on September 16, 2011, and represents the most significant overhaul of the U.S. patent system in over 60 years. The AIA was designed to harmonize the U.S. patent system with international standards, streamline processes, and improve patent quality. One of its most notable changes was the shift from a first-to-invent system to a first-inventor-to-file system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 pt-2\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-3 has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-32d4ca3e3a7547ec5138e854d0b2c7a1\" style=\"background-color:#ffcc00\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data Rights under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) governs the process through which the federal government and its agencies purchase goods and services. FAR sections related to data rights specify the contractor\u2019s entitlements to data produced, furnished, acquired, or specifically used in fulfilling contract performance requirements with the government or a federal agency. Under FAR, \u201cdata\u201d refers to recorded information, regardless of the form or media on which it is recorded, and includes technical data and computer software. Specifically, FAR 27.401 and 52.227-14 address the government\u2019s rights and the contractor\u2019s rights to data, including ownership, usage, and licensing conditions for any data created or delivered as part of the contract. These provisions ensure that contractors maintain certain rights over data produced during government-funded research or development efforts while also delineating the rights the government holds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group py-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect Intellectual Property<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pt-3 wp-block-paragraph\">Protecting intellectual property (IP) before public disclosure or publication is critical to preserving its value and safeguarding innovation. Early protection helps ensure that rights are secured and opportunities for commercialization are not compromised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intellectual property protection is important for several key reasons. It encourages innovation and supports the translation of research into real-world applications. It attracts funding and fosters industry partnerships by providing clarity and security around ownership. It contributes to economic development through commercialization and job creation. It generates potential revenue for inventors and the university. It also ensures public benefit while supporting academic recognition and impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pb-3 wp-block-paragraph\">By taking appropriate steps to protect IP, institutions can maximize the value of discoveries developed by their innovators. Consider the following actions to safeguard university&#8217;s intellectual property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns h-100 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pb-3 h-100 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kadence-column255_a94dc2-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kadence-column255_a94dc2-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;}.kadence-column255_a94dc2-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column255_a94dc2-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column255_a94dc2-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column255_a94dc2-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column255_a94dc2-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column255_a94dc2-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column255_a94dc2-7e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column255_a94dc2-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column255_a94dc2-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column255_a94dc2-7e h-100\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kt-svg-icons255_735aad-6e .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons255_735aad-6e{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons255_735aad-6e alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-255_7cea9f-a4 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-255_7cea9f-a4 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffcc00;font-size:50px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-255_7cea9f-a4 align-left\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_file\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M13 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V9z\"\/><polyline points=\"13 2 13 9 20 9\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employee Agreements and Confidentiality Protocols<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-5 pt-3\">\n<li>Coordinate with the Office of Research or Office of Technology Transfer. Ensure the execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to manage the sharing of confidential information with third parties (e.g., funding agencies, private sponsors, entrepreneurs, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit Invention Disclosure. Promptly submit an invention disclosure to the Office of Technology Transfer as soon as an invention is created or developed, and complete all necessary paperwork to protect the invention on behalf of UCF.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:160px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column h-100 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kadence-column255_ae4dfb-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kadence-column255_ae4dfb-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;}.kadence-column255_ae4dfb-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column255_ae4dfb-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column255_ae4dfb-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column255_ae4dfb-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column255_ae4dfb-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column255_ae4dfb-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column255_ae4dfb-dd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column255_ae4dfb-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column255_ae4dfb-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column255_ae4dfb-dd h-100\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kt-svg-icons255_8c7056-8f .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons255_8c7056-8f{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons255_8c7056-8f alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-255_a2a6d4-0f .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-255_a2a6d4-0f .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffcc00;font-size:50px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-255_a2a6d4-0f align-left\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_info\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"8\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading pt-3\">Limiting and Tracking Access to Proprietary Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list pb-3 pt-3\">\n<li>Identify and Label Confidential Information. Clearly identify and label all proprietary and confidential information to prevent unauthorized access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visitor Protocols. Ensure that visitors sign in and are escorted in areas containing confidential information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review Publications and Presentations. Carefully review all publications, website content, presentations, and other materials for confidentiality concerns and potential protection of intellectual property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:183px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pb-2 h-100 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kadence-column255_4d9b28-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kadence-column255_4d9b28-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;}.kadence-column255_4d9b28-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column255_4d9b28-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column255_4d9b28-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column255_4d9b28-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column255_4d9b28-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column255_4d9b28-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column255_4d9b28-30{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column255_4d9b28-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column255_4d9b28-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column255_4d9b28-30 h-100\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kt-svg-icons255_7833ab-c0 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons255_7833ab-c0{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons255_7833ab-c0 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-255_a87c47-73 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-255_a87c47-73 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffcc00;font-size:50px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-255_a87c47-73 align-left\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_edit\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M20 14.66V20a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H4a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V6a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h5.34\"\/><polygon points=\"18 2 22 6 12 16 8 16 8 12 18 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading pt-3\">Provide Notice of Rights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pt-3 wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to clearly indicate that an invention, creative work, or brand is legally protected by including the appropriate notice. These notices help establish ownership, assert rights, and inform the public of applicable intellectual property protections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list pb-4 pt-2\">\n<li>\u00a9 \u2013 use this symbol to indicate Copyright protection;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2122 \u2013 use this symbol to indicate that the Trademark is an unregistered trademark;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00ae \u2013 use this symbol to indicate that the Trademark is registered with the U.S. Trademark Office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Including these notices ensures proper recognition of intellectual property protection and helps prevent unauthorized use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:139px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns h-100 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pb-3 h-100 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kadence-column255_f9ca55-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kadence-column255_f9ca55-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;}.kadence-column255_f9ca55-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column255_f9ca55-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column255_f9ca55-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column255_f9ca55-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column255_f9ca55-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column255_f9ca55-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column255_f9ca55-e0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column255_f9ca55-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column255_f9ca55-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column255_f9ca55-e0 h-100\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kt-svg-icons255_1e3742-7d .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons255_1e3742-7d{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons255_1e3742-7d alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-255_94dd34-cd .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-255_94dd34-cd .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffcc00;font-size:50px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-255_94dd34-cd align-left\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_book-open\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M542.22 32.05c-54.8 3.11-163.72 14.43-230.96 55.59-4.64 2.84-7.27 7.89-7.27 13.17v363.87c0 11.55 12.63 18.85 23.28 13.49 69.18-34.82 169.23-44.32 218.7-46.92 16.89-.89 30.02-14.43 30.02-30.66V62.75c.01-17.71-15.35-31.74-33.77-30.7zM264.73 87.64C197.5 46.48 88.58 35.17 33.78 32.05 15.36 31.01 0 45.04 0 62.75V400.6c0 16.24 13.13 29.78 30.02 30.66 49.49 2.6 149.59 12.11 218.77 46.95 10.62 5.35 23.21-1.94 23.21-13.46V100.63c0-5.29-2.62-10.14-7.27-12.99z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Record Keeping Procedures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-5 pt-3\">\n<li>Maintaining an accurate and detailed lab notebook is essential for establishing the priority of an invention and safeguarding intellectual property rights. The notebook should include entries such as the date, a clear and concise description of the work performed, a record of all developmental stages, results, and documentation of the invention and personnel who contributed to the invention intellectually. By adhering to these record-keeping procedures, inventors can create a clear and verifiable timeline of development of the invention, which is crucial for establishing priority in patent disputes and ensuring the protection of intellectual property rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:160px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column h-100 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kadence-column255_045c10-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kadence-column255_045c10-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;}.kadence-column255_045c10-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column255_045c10-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column255_045c10-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column255_045c10-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column255_045c10-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column255_045c10-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column255_045c10-cb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column255_045c10-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column255_045c10-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column255_045c10-cb h-100\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kt-svg-icons255_6aa213-36 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons255_6aa213-36{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons255_6aa213-36 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-255_654598-86 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-255_654598-86 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffcc00;font-size:50px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-255_654598-86 align-left\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_clock\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 0c-2.2 0-4 1.8-4 4s1.8 4 4 4 4-1.8 4-4-1.8-4-4-4zm0 1c1.66 0 3 1.34 3 3s-1.34 3-3 3-3-1.34-3-3 1.34-3 3-3zm-.5 1v2.22l.16.13.5.5.34.38.72-.72-.38-.34-.34-.34v-1.81h-1z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading pt-3\">Public Disclosure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list pb-3 pt-3\">\n<li>For a patent there are different rules in different countries relative to public disclosure. Public disclosures includes publication, either in print or on the internet, presentations at professional society meetings, technical discussions, casual or formal, with colleagues from other institutions or from companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the US, a patent application can be filed up to one year after public disclosure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In most other countries, however, once a technology is disclosed it cannot be patented.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:264px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bg-faded py-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-3 has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.kt-svg-icons255_cbae99-b4 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons255_cbae99-b4{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons255_cbae99-b4 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-255_a01688-cc .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-255_a01688-cc .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ffcc00;font-size:50px;margin-top:20px;margin-left:500px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-255_a01688-cc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_globe\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M336.5 160C322 70.7 287.8 8 248 8s-74 62.7-88.5 152h177zM152 256c0 22.2 1.2 43.5 3.3 64h185.3c2.1-20.5 3.3-41.8 3.3-64s-1.2-43.5-3.3-64H155.3c-2.1 20.5-3.3 41.8-3.3 64zm324.7-96c-28.6-67.9-86.5-120.4-158-141.6 24.4 33.8 41.2 84.7 50 141.6h108zM177.2 18.4C105.8 39.6 47.8 92.1 19.3 160h108c8.7-56.9 25.5-107.8 49.9-141.6zM487.4 192H372.7c2.1 21 3.3 42.5 3.3 64s-1.2 43-3.3 64h114.6c5.5-20.5 8.6-41.8 8.6-64s-3.1-43.5-8.5-64zM120 256c0-21.5 1.2-43 3.3-64H8.6C3.2 212.5 0 233.8 0 256s3.2 43.5 8.6 64h114.6c-2-21-3.2-42.5-3.2-64zm39.5 96c14.5 89.3 48.7 152 88.5 152s74-62.7 88.5-152h-177zm159.3 141.6c71.4-21.2 129.4-73.7 158-141.6h-108c-8.8 56.9-25.6 107.8-50 141.6zM19.3 352c28.6 67.9 86.5 120.4 158 141.6-24.4-33.8-41.2-84.7-50-141.6h-108z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mb-2\">UCF Regulations and Policies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list py-3\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/regulations.ucf.edu\/docs\/chapter-02\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/regulations.ucf.edu\/docs\/chapter-02\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regulation UCF-2.029<\/a>&nbsp;Patents, Trademarks and Trade Secrets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/regulations.ucf.edu\/docs\/chapter-02\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regulation UCF-2.033<\/a>&nbsp;Copyrights and Works<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.ucf.edu\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/policies.ucf.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Policy 4-218<\/a>&nbsp;Student Intellectual Property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collectivebargaining.ucf.edu\/completecba.asp\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.collectivebargaining.ucf.edu\/completecba.asp.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collective Bargaining Agreement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group py-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Learn How Tech Transfer Can 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class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-button\">\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.research.ucf.edu\/tech-transfer\/what-is-ip\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn mt-4 btn-primary\"\n\t>\n\t\tLearn More\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column255_2e8a0c-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kadence-column255_2e8a0c-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;}.kadence-column255_2e8a0c-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column255_2e8a0c-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column255_2e8a0c-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 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kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-255_aa3bd8-34 align-left\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_clipboard-list\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M336 64h-80c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64s-64 28.7-64 64H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v352c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h288c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V112c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zM96 424c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24 24 10.7 24 24-10.7 24-24 24zm0-96c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24 24 10.7 24 24-10.7 24-24 24zm0-96c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24 24 10.7 24 24-10.7 24-24 24zm96-192c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24s-10.7 24-24 24-24-10.7-24-24 10.7-24 24-24zm128 368c0 4.4-3.6 8-8 8H168c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8v-16c0-4.4 3.6-8 8-8h144c4.4 0 8 3.6 8 8v16zm0-96c0 4.4-3.6 8-8 8H168c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8v-16c0-4.4 3.6-8 8-8h144c4.4 0 8 3.6 8 8v16zm0-96c0 4.4-3.6 8-8 8H168c-4.4 0-8-3.6-8-8v-16c0-4.4 3.6-8 8-8h144c4.4 0 8 3.6 8 8v16z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading pt-3\">Our Policies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intellectual Property Policies and Regulations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-button\">\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.research.ucf.edu\/tech-transfer\/our-policies\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn mt-4 btn-primary\"\n\t>\n\t\tLearn More\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column255_aaa308-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kadence-column255_aaa308-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-right:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-bottom:2px solid #e5e5e5;border-left:2px solid #e5e5e5;}.kadence-column255_aaa308-12 > 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