Intellectual Property Policy at the
University of Notre Dame

OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The University owns all other forms of intellectual property arising from University research, including trade secrets, trademarks, and know-how (unless the know-how is related to intellectual property otherwise not owned by the University).

Modifications, Extensions, or Translations of Intellectual Property
The University owns or retains an interest in, as applicable, any portions, modifications, extensions, or translations of intellectual property as it would in the original work, Educational Materials, or invention, consistent with the treatment of derivative works under copyright law. Creators shall disclose modifications, extensions, and translations of previously identified works or inventions to the University, and these disclosures will be administered according to this policy. Disclosure of modifications, extensions, and translations to the University is required regardless of any previous or pending University decision to assign rights or interests to the creator in the case of an underlying work or invention.