Intellectual Property Policies

Penn State has created one of the most industry-friendly intellectual property (IP) policies in the country by removing as many impediments as possible to enable a free exchange of ideas. The University's rules of engagement for industry-sponsored research and projects provide our faculty and students the flexibility to work with industry sponsors in order to get the job done.

While IP ownership is not automatic, Penn State has set out to change its interaction with industry partners by:

• Removing IP as a hurdle in negotiating research agreements
• Reducing negotiation times
• Engaging and empowering researchers in the IP process

For details about Penn State's IP Policies, visit the website for the Office of the Vice President for Research.