Intellectual Property

Faculty has become accustomed to the favorable treatment of use of others' copyrighted work for purposes of instruction. However, with the advent of new media and means of conveying information, fair use rules are unsettled. And even in the course of face-to-face instruction, there are important limitations on use of others' works without permission. Providers of technology, copying and reserve services at ISU have information available on fair use.

• Copyright Information, University Library
• Course Reserves, University Library
• Copyright Compliance Q&A, University Book Store
• Ownership of Course-Related Presentations, Academic Regulations

ISU policy forbids the selling of notes of presentations of others without permission. This includes taking of class notes and selling to commercial notes services. Students who wish to do so should contact the instructor for permission. Students who fail to do so are subject to disciplinary action.

• Academic Regulations
• Policy Library: Student Disciplinary Regulations (Section 4.2.22)

• Resources and policies, Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer and ISURF
• Tip Sheet
• Intellectual Property Disclosures
• Patent Royalty Distribution Policy (PDF)
• Plant Germplasm Release Policy (PDF)
• Policy: University Sponsored Educational Materials (PDF)