Intellectual property rights
Say you come up with a great idea during your internship. Is the idea really yours to market? Who decides what happens to your internship or project outcome? Who shares in the profits? In other words, who owns the intellectual property rights?
Great idea – now what?
Let’s suppose your invention, design or idea turn outs to be the answer to an economic or social need. Are you allowed to market it? We’ve made a list of the laws and regulations that are relevant to students when it comes to intellectual property rights (because that’s what this is about). In any case, you should take action: check your legal position and make sure you’ve concluded agreements in good time.
Action to take
The way IPR are regulated by law has now been clarified for students. Check what action you must take and make use of the facilities offered by your university or university medical centre.
- Before you start your internship or research project, check your IPR position: what is laid down in your contract?
- Read the IPR guideline for students (see below).
- Conclude clear agreements and record them in writing in your Internship Agreement (see right side of page).
IPR guideline for students
The IPR rules that apply to academic start-ups are laid down in the IPR guideline. These have now been clarified for students in the Addendum to the IPR guideline for students.
- Read a summary of the Addendum
- Read the entire Addendum to the IPR guideline for students
- Check the FAQ
Questions?
If you have further questions about IPR, consult your Leiden University internship coordinator. Still unsure, get in touch with Luris Knowledge Exchange Office.