Regulations on Handling of Tangible Research and Development Output of the Universityof Electro-Communications
March 14, 2007
AmendedApril 1, 2007
April 1, 2009
February 26, 2014
Article 1. Objectives
These regulations, applying to the handling of tangible objects resulting from researchand development (hereinafter, “tangible research output”) conducted by professors,
associate professors, lecturers, assistant professors, research associates, and other
employees working in the University of Electro-Communications (hereinafter, “theUniversity”), or persons in an employment relationship with the University, who areor were engaged in research and development in the University (hereinafter,“employees, etc.”), have the objectives of raising the awareness of employees, etc.
regarding tangible research output, achieving proper management and smoothadministration with outside institutions, and promoting the academic research of theUniversity.
Article 2. Definitions of Terms“Tangible research output” in these regulations shall mean tangible objects(excluding those related to academic papers, presentations, or other works) having
the academic value, value as property, or other value prescribed in the following
items, such as materials, samples (microorganisms, new materials, soil, rock, newplant types), prototypes, and models.
(1) Objects created or obtained from R&D to indicate that the purpose of the R&D has
been accomplished(2) Objects created or obtained from R&D and used to obtain the objects described in
the preceding item
(3) Objects created or obtained as a derivative when creating or obtaining the objects
described in (1) or (2)(4) Media recording or describing the objects indicated in (1) to (3)Article 3. Ownership
Ownership of tangible research output obtained from research conducted withfinancial support from the University or using facilities and equipment managed by
the University, and all rights and legal positions in such tangible research output,
shall belong to the University unless otherwise stipulated.
Article 4. Management
1. Management of tangible research output shall in principle be performed by theemployees, etc. who created or obtained the output.
12. Employees, etc. managing tangible research output shall properly and strictly storeand manage that tangible research output such that it cannot be readily known orcarried away by other persons.
Article 5. Provision to a Third Party
1. Employees, etc. managing tangible research output shall be able to provide thattangible research output for a fee to a person other than employees (hereinafter,“third party”). In the cases listed below, however, it can be provided for free.
(1) When used by an employee who is no longer employed by the University and who
has obtained the tangible research output during the time of employment.
(2) When used by a third party engaged in joint research with the employee, etc.
managing the tangible research output.
(3) In other cases when the University President determines that use for free isappropriate for academic or R&D purposes.
2. When providing tangible research output to a third party for a fee, the employee, etc.
managing that tangible research output shall notify the Intellectual Property Officeof the Center for Industrial and Governmental Relations (hereinafter, “IntellectualProperty Office”), and the University shall conclude an agreement with that third
party prescribing the conditions of provision, etc.
3. When proving tangible research output to a third party for free, the employee, etc.
managing that tangible research output shall indicate to that third party in advancethe conditions for handling of the tangible research output, and shall keep a record ofthe provision.
Article 6. Incentive Fees for Provision of Tangible Research Output
1. When tangible research output is provided to a third party for a fee, incentive fees forprovision of the tangible research output shall be paid to the employee, etc. who
created or obtained the output.
2. The provisions of the Detailed Regulations on Compensation for Inventions of theUniversity of Electro-Communications shall apply mutatis mutandis to the payment
of incentive fees for provision of tangible research output.
Article 7. Obtaining Tangible Research Output
1. Obtaining of tangible research output owned by a third party shall be performed by
the employee, etc. who intends to obtain the output. The Intellectual Property Officeshall cooperate in such cases as necessary.
2. Article 4 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the management of the tangible research
output obtained as per the preceding clause.
Article 8. Consultation after Retirement, etc.
When employees, etc. leave the University, they shall consult with the University
President regarding ownership of the tangible research output obtained during thetime of employment. In such a case the University President shall endeavor to ensure2

that no hindrances arise to the research activities of the employees, etc. afterretirement.
Article 9. Miscellaneous Provisions
In addition to the matters prescribed in these regulations, necessary mattersconcerning the proper handling and management of tangible research output shall beprescribed separately.
Supplementary Provisions
These regulations are effective as of March 14, 2007.
Supplementary Provisions
These regulations are effective as of April 1, 2007.
Supplementary Provisions
These regulations are effective as of April 1, 2009.
Supplementary Provisions
These regulations are effective as of February 26, 2014 and are applicable fromFebruary 1, 2014.

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