POLICY TITLE: Intellectual Property

APPLIES TO: Faculty, Students, Staff, and Visitors

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Office of General Counsel

APPROVED BY: Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 8, 2025

NEXT REVIEW DATE: August 8, 2028

Kentucky State University (KSU) is dedicated to the discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge, and the creation of intellectual property is a natural outcome of these endeavors.

This policy defines the rights and responsibilities of KSU and its faculty, staff, and students concerning the development, ownership, and use of intellectual property. KSU aims to encourage innovation, provide for the equitable sharing of benefits derived from intellectual property, and ensure that such property is managed in a manner consistent with KSU's educational mission, legal obligations, and public interest. This policy is designed to protect the intellectual contributions of creators while facilitating the transfer of knowledge and technology for the benefit of the KSU community and society at large.

Furthermore, this policy seeks to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Bayh-Dole Act.