UC policies governing university/industry relations

A variety of University of California policies govern university-industry relations. Please contact UC Berkeley's Office of Intellectual Property and Industry Research Alliances (IPIRA) with any questions you may have about specific policies.

Overview

• Frequently Asked Questions

UC Patent Policy

• UC Patent Policy (OTL)

UC Copyright Policy

• Copyright Policy (OTL)

UC Policies on Faculty Consulting

• Guidance for Faculty and Other Academic Employees on Issues Related to Intellectual Property and Consulting (UCOP)
• Faculty Outside Professional Activities (UCB)

UC Equity Policy

• UC Equity Policy (UCOP)

University/Industry Relations

• Use of University Research Facilities/University Regulation No. 4, Special Services to Individuals and Organizations, Academic Personnel Manual, Section 020 (1958)

UC Conflict of Interest Policies

• UC Policy and State Law Concerning Conflicts of Interest (UCOP)
• University of California Policy on Disclosure of Financial Interests and Management of Conflicts of Interest Related to Sponsored Projects
• Principles Regarding Rights to Future Research Results in University Agreements with External Parties
• Managing Potential Conflicts of Interest in Licensing Under the California Political Reform Act (UCOP)