Intellectual Property

Relevant University policy:

• Intellectual Property (pdf)
• Statement and Guidelines on Research Practice:
  • the existing policy (pdf)
  • the revised ARC-NHMRC-AVCC "Australian Code for Conducting Research" (which when finalised will require changes to JCU policy) can be accessed via the NHMRC website

The following pages provide background information and policy detail on intellectual property related matters:

• Copyright
• Patents including Laboratory Notebooks and US Patents
• Student IP
• Data & Confidentiality

If you have any queries regarding the content of the policy, or in regard to any intellectual property issues, please contact Jasper Taylor, Manager, Technology Transfer (x4422).

Some useful background material on intellectual property:

• The Biotechnology Intellectual Property Manual (excellent - for all research)
• The NHMRC, ARC et al's: National Principles of IP Management for Publicly Funded Research