OIST Graduate University
Policies, Rules & Procedures
Authority: Approved by the President

Chapter 14 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND TECHNOLOGY
TRANSFER
14.1 Policy
The University endeavors to contribute to the advancement of science and technology
in Japan and throughout the world and to the sustainable development of Okinawa
through technology transfer of Intellectual Property.
The University is committed to connect the Intellectual Property resulting from its
activities to the society at large and also to generate additional income to support the
University’s research, education and innovation missions.
After its Employees and Students, University IP is the University’s most important
asset and the University strives to both protect and use it effectively.
The University respects other organizations' Intellectual Property Rights. Policy
Subjects shall ensure that their University activities do not infringe on such rights.
14.2 Definitions
The following capitalized terms shall have the meaning set out below for the purposeof this Policy.
Background IP means any pre-existing Intellectual Property created before a Policy
Subject becomes subject to this Policy.
Contractor means a person who has entered into a service agreement with OIST SC,
including, without limitations, an External Researcher, Transitional Professor,
Adjunct Professor, External Professor, contracted consultant or external vendor.
Creator means a person, who creates, conceives, reduces to practice, authors, orotherwise makes a substantive intellectual contribution to the creation of University
IP or who meets the definition of ‘inventor’, ‘author’ or ‘breeder’ as generally impliedin the Intellectual Property laws of Japan and Create shall be construed accordingly.
Creators' Collective Share of IP Revenues has the meaning given to it in 14.7.4.1.

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Disclosable University IP means University IP that has foreseeable commercial
value.
Employee means (i) a person who is under an employment agreement with OIST SC,
such as a Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Researcher, Technician,Research Support Employee or Administrative Employee; (ii) an Officer of OIST SC;
or (iii) a Constituent (External) Staff member.
Intellectual Property means all outputs produced by individuals through creative
activities for which legal rights may be obtained or enforced pursuant to applicablelaws, including, without limitations, inventions, devices, authored works (such assoftware and databases), designs, new plant varieties and biological organisms,
industrial applications of discovered or solved laws of nature or natural phenomena,
utility models, trademarks, trade names, trade secrets, knowhow and any other markor technical or business information that is useful for business activities.
Intellectual Property Rights means the proprietary rights that may be granted foran Intellectual Property, should the statutory requirements for protection be met,
including, without limitations, a patent right, a utility model right, a plant breeder's
right, a design right, a copyright, a trademark right, any other right on Intellectual
Property that is stipulated by applicable laws and any other right pertaining to aninterest in Intellectual Property that is protected by applicable laws.
IP Evaluation Committee means a committee established by TDIC to evaluateIntellectual Property disclosed to the University.
IP Revenues means all revenues actually received by the University, and to which
the University is undisputedly entitled to as owner or co-owner, throughcommercialization of any University IP from, without limitations, outright sale, option
payments, license fees, evaluation fees, upfront and milestone payments, royalty
payments, share of profits, dividends, commissions, income through disposal of
Proprietary Interests.
IT Resources has the meaning given to it in Chapter 17 of the University’s Policies,
Rules & Procedures.
More Than Incidental Use Of University Resources means (i) more thanminimal use of specialized, research-related facilities, equipment, supplies, staff or IT
Resources provided by the University for academic purposes; or (ii) significant use of"on-the-job" time. It excludes the occasional and infrequent use of (i) routinely
available, office-type IT Resources, such as desktop/laptop computers andcommercially available software, provided that such use complies with Chapter 17 of
the University’s Policies, Rules & Procedures; and (ii) reference materials or otherresources collected on the University campus, and which are generally available innon-University locations.
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OISTIR means the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Institutional Repository.
OIST SC means Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology School Corporation.
Policy means this Chapter 14 of the University’s Policies, Rules & Procedures.
Policy Subject means an Employee, Student, Contractor or Visitor.
Previous Policy means Chapter 14 of the University’s Policies, Rules & Proceduresin effect prior to November 07, 2022.
Proprietary Interests means any right of any kind, whether or not negotiable orlisted for trading on any stock exchange, in any entity including, without limitations,shares, equity, stocks, warrants, loan notes, options, debentures, securities convertible
into shares or share options and any other instrument conferring upon its holder orbeneficiary any right in any entity and any option to receive any such right.
Public Disclosure means any non-confidential communication of information
relating to University IP to external parties. Public Disclosure includes, but is not
limited to, disclosure in written or oral form; communication by email; posting on a
web blog; disclosure in a news report, press release or interview; publication in ajournal, abstract, poster, or report; presentation at a conference; public presentation
during or in relation to the examination of a thesis; demonstration of an invention ata trade show; or the industrial application of an invention.
Public Domain means a freely accessible public area in which Intellectual Property
that is not protected by Intellectual Property Rights is held by the public at large andavailable for all to use without permission from the Creator(s) or owner(s).
Student means a person who has been admitted to the University’s graduate program
as a full-time degree candidate.
Tangible Research Property or TRP means tangible items produced in the courseof research projects, including, without limitations, biological materials (such as
microorganisms, cells, plasmids, microbes, antibodies, proteins and, in each case, anypart thereof), new materials, soil, rocks, new breeds of plants, lab animals, engineeringdrawings, software, integrated circuit chips, computer databases, prototype devices,
circuit diagrams, equipment, paper or electronic media containing research data. TRP
is separate and distinct from Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Rights. An
individual item of TRP may be associated with one or more Intellectual Property andIntellectual Property Rights.
TDIC means the University’s Technology Development and Innovation Center.
Team Agreement means an agreement relating to one or more University IP that isentered into between the Creators of such University IP and the University to regulate
the respective rights and obligations of the parties in relation to matters pertaining tosuch University IP.
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ch14_Intellectual-Property-&-Technology-Transfer_en_20221107_clUniversity means OIST SC and/or Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Graduate University, as applicable.
University Authored Work means an authored work that is a University IP.
University IP means Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Rights owned
or co-owned by OIST SC.
Visitor means a person who (i) is not an Employee, Student or Contractor; and (ii)engages in work at the University, independent of the length of the visit and whether
or not such person receives any compensation from the University.
14.3 Scope and Binding Effect of the Policy
14.3.1 Unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Executive Vice President forTechnology Development and Innovation, this Policy applies to all Intellectual
Property conceived, created, developed, or first reduced to practice by Policy
Subjects in connection with their University responsibilities or with More Than
Incidental Use Of University Resources. Policy Subjects who are on leave, including,
without limitations, sabbatical or paid leave, are subject to this Policy and shall abide
by it.
14.3.2 This Policy does not apply to, and the University does not claim ownershipof, (i) Background IP; and (ii) Intellectual Property conceived, created, developed,
or first reduced to practice by Policy Subjects outside of University responsibilities
and without More Than Incidental Use Of University Resources. Individuals withapproved external activities, such as faculty members with “External Appointment
or Employment”, shall not work on University IP in connection with such activities
without a formal agreement with the University and shall consult TDIC to put suchan agreement in place.
14.3.3 Upon commencing employment, enrollment, a contract or an appointment
with the University, Policy Subjects shall declare any Intellectual Property they wish
to treat as Background IP for the purpose of excluding them from the application ofthis Policy by completing and submitting a Background IP Disclosure Form to TDIC.
14.3.4 The University ensures that the agreement establishing its relationship witheach of its Policy Subjects includes a provision placing such person under the scopeof this Policy. Visitors, or their University’s host, shall consult with TDIC if there is
uncertainty about whether they and their activities are covered by this Policy.
14.3.5 Rights and obligations under this Policy shall survive any termination of
employment, enrollment, contract or appointment with the University.
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14.4.1 Unless provided otherwise in this Policy or agreed otherwise in writing by
the Executive Vice President for Technology Development and Innovation, theUniversity shall own all Intellectual Property conceived, created, developed, or first
reduced to practice by Policy Subjects in connection with their University
responsibilities or with More Than Incidental Use Of University Resources. Policy
Subjects shall assign such Intellectual Property to the University by way of (i) ageneral assignment included to the agreement establishing their relationship with
the University; or (ii) at the University's request, a specific assignment agreement.
14.4.2 The contribution of a third party to the development of any University IP
may result in such University IP being co-owned by the University and the third
party or his/her employer. The terms applying to the ownership, protection andmaintenance costs (e.g., patent filing costs) and income distribution of such
University IP shall be agreed contractually between the University and the coowner(s) on an ad hoc basis, in accordance with 14.6.1.
14.4.3 The University does not claim copyrights in the authored works of its Policy
Subjects (such as books, articles, video clips, webinars, theses, papers, novels, poems,
musical compositions, and similar works), which are solely intended to disseminate
the results of academic research and scholarship, except (i) authored works createdat the direction of the University for a specific University purpose; and (ii) softwareand databases.
14.4.4 Although the University intends to respect moral rights conferred byapplicable laws on the Creator of a research-related authored work, such Creator
shall not be entitled to claim moral rights on such authored work against the
University and its designees.
14.5 Evaluation and Protection of Intellectual Property
14.5.1 Responsibility to Disclose
Creators shall disclose promptly to the University each University IP that they
determine, in good faith and using their best judgement, is a Disclosable University
IP, by completing and submitting an IP Disclosure Form to TDIC. In case of doubt,
Creators should complete and submit an IP Disclosure Form and consult with TDIC.
Creators shall complete the IP Disclosure Form with enough information to allow
the accurate evaluation of the technical and related features and functions, coownership, co-creatorship (including details of all Creators and their relative

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contributions in percentage), commercial value, legal protections and any preexisting conflicting rights relating to such Disclosable University IP.
Creators shall complete and submit the IP Disclosure Form and give the University
the opportunity to protect a Disclosable University IP before making any Public
Disclosure of such Disclosable University IP. Failure to do so may result in loss ofIntellectual Property Rights and subsequent commercialization potential.
14.5.2 Evaluation by the University
TDIC manages the evaluation of University IP disclosed in accordance with 14.5.1
and arranges for the IP Evaluation Committee to conduct an evaluation of such
University IP for patentability and registration purposes, commercialization
potential, and other assessment.
14.5.3 Protection of University IP
TDIC administers all filing and registration processes and other legal protections,such as litigation, in relation to University IP that the University has determined toprotect.
The Creators of University IP shall provide TDIC with all reasonable support andwork with TDIC jointly and cooperatively with regard such processes andprotections, including, without limitations, by confirming in writing upon the
University's request the correctness of the information submitted in an IP
Disclosure Form or by signing all documents that the University requests them tosign.
All filings and registrations shall be in the University's name or, where the University
determines that the law of the relevant jurisdiction so requires, in the name of therelevant Creators and then assigned to the University at the University's request.
Subject to 14.7.4.1, the University shall pay for all costs relating to the protection,
administration and maintenance of University IP.
14.5.4 University IP Abandoned or Not Commercialized
The University may assign any University IP to its Creator(s) if the University
determines (i) not to protect or to abandon the protection of such University IP; (ii)that the commercialization of such University IP does not give rise to any reasonable
prospect of commercial success; or (iii) that such an assignment would enhance thetransfer of such knowledge for the benefit of the public; and provided in each casethat such an assignment is consistent with the University’s obligations to third6
ch14_Intellectual-Property-&-Technology-Transfer_en_20221107_clparties, in particular any sponsor(s) of the research from which such University IP
is derived. Upon such an assignment, the Creator(s) will be entitled to seek to protect
and/or commercialize such Intellectual Property at their own expenses.
Unless agreed otherwise by the Executive Vice President for Technology
Development and Innovation, such an assignment of University IP shall be subject
to each Creator undertaking in writing (i) to pay to the University one quarter of any
revenue and/or Proprietary Interests such Creator receives in connection with thecommercial exploitation of the relevant University IP, after deduction of verified
ownership, protection and maintenance expenses; (ii) not to assign or otherwisetransfer without the prior written consent of the University any of the rights or
obligations of such Creator in relation to the relevant University IP; (iii) to provide
periodically to the University certified accounts of any such revenue and/or
Proprietary Interest they receive or become entitled to; and (iv) not to enter into any
agreement with any entity or person with which the University conductednegotiations relating to the commercialization of the relevant University IP, or any
entity or person affiliated with such entity or person, during the period of 2 years
starting on the date on which such negotiations ceased.
TDIC oversees the negotiations and implementation of such assignments andundertakings.
14.6 Permitted Uses of University IP
14.6.1 Agreements with Third Parties
As part of their University activities, Policy Subjects may (i) be requested to enter
into agreements with third parties; or (ii) seek that the University enters into
agreements with third parties. By way of example, such agreements include materialtransfer agreements (MTAs), collaborative/joint research agreements, sponsoredresearch agreements, consulting agreements, visiting scientist agreements, nondisclosure agreements, assignments of Intellectual Property Rights, or donationagreements tied to University IP or future University IP.
In addition to their review by the General Counsel Office, TDIC shall review allagreements relating to University activities that stipulate terms on Intellectual
Property prior to their signing and the Executive Vice President for Technology
Development and Innovation shall have authority to approve terms that differ fromthose set out in this Policy, including, without limitations, terms relating toownership, assignment or otherwise.

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Once the University has entered into an agreement with a third party that stipulates
terms on Intellectual Property, all Policy Subjects who are involved with theperformance of such an agreement shall act in accordance with its terms. The Policy
Subject(s) heading the performance of the agreement shall be responsible for
informing all other relevant Policy Subjects of the aforementioned terms.
Although non-disclosure agreements may conflict with the University’s Openness in
Research Policy and the objectives of OISTIR, the University may enter into limited
non-disclosure agreements for Intellectual Property protection andcommercialization. In negotiating non-disclosure agreements, the University
endeavors to minimize restrictions on the publication of the research carried out inthe University's laboratories.
14.6.2 Public Domain
Creators wishing to see any University IP they Created placed in the Public Domain
shall address a joint written request to TDIC, which may, at its sole discretion, placesuch University IP in the Public Domain.
The University will not assert its rights over any University IP thus placed in the
Public Domain.
University IP shall not be placed in the Public Domain if doing so may violate theterms of any agreement that supported or governed the research from which such
University IP is derived.
14.6.3 Public Disclosure
Consistent with the University’s Openness in Research Policy and the objectives of
OISTIR, the University supports the publication of research results for research andeducational purposes and Policy Subjects can make a Public Disclosure of such
results for the exclusive purposes of research and/or education; provided that, a
Policy Subject shall not make any Public Disclosure relating to, or including any
reference to, University IP, without having first (i) disclosed and given theopportunity to protect such University IP to the University in accordance with 14.5;
and (ii) confirmed that the Public Disclosure is permitted under the terms of any
agreement relating to such University IP.
14.6.4 Distribution of University Authored Works
Policy Subjects shall ensure that all University Authored Works are published or
distributed with the following notice:8
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No other institutional or divisional name is to be used in the notice, although thename and address of the relevant OIST section or research unit to which theaudience can direct inquiries may be listed below it.
The year in the copyright notice should be the one in which the relevant version of
the University Authored Works is first published or distributed.
14.6.5 Additional Rules for Software
Creators shall consult TDIC prior to distributing a University-owned software forresearch purposes where (i) such software has commercialization potential; (ii) the
Creators want to control subsequent uses of such software; or (iii) an agreement
governs the research from which such software is derived.
The University supports the exploration of open-source software solutions in any
areas of application for research use. The University encourages all Policy Subjects
involved in software development for research purposes to make University-owned
software available under open-source license terms (for example, the GNU General
Public License), and to contribute, as appropriate, to existing open source software
projects. However, Creators shall consult TDIC in relation to the license terms prior
to making a software that they determine, in good faith and using their best
judgement, is a Disclosable University IP so available.
University-owned software developed or to be developed under open-source license
terms may be commercialized and used in industrial applications. Creators shallconsult TDIC as soon as such opportunities or intentions arise.
14.6.6 Additional Rules for Trademarks
Policy Subjects shall consult the Office of Communication and Public Relations for
information concerning the use of trademarks representing the University, such as
its name and logo.
Policy Subjects shall consult TDIC for information concerning the registration or useof any other trademarks that relate to University IP.
14.6.7 Additional Rules for Tangible Research Property (TRP)
14.6.7.1 Control of TRP

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Each faculty member (or project head, if TRP is developed as part of a cross-units
project) shall control the development, storage, use, and distribution of TRP madein the course of his/her research activities, subject to applicable laws, theUniversity’s policies and the terms of any agreement with sponsor(s) of theresearch from which such TRP is derived. Such control includes determining if andwhen distribution of the TRP is to be made beyond the University for use by others.
14.6.7.2 Dissemination of TRP
The Office of the Provost administers all agreements relating to the distribution of
TRP to, and receipt of TRP from, non-commercial entities, such as otheruniversities, research institutions, government bodies, and not-for-profit
organizations. TDIC administers all agreements relating to the distribution of TRP
to, and receipt of TRP from, commercial entities.
Agreements relating to the distribution of TRP, whether with commercial or noncommercial entities, may only be entered into in accordance with the provisions of
14.6.1.
The normal course of business to provide any University’s TRP to a third party forcommercial purposes shall be through a licensing agreement, from which the
University may receive license fees and/or royalties. However, subject to the priorwritten consent of the Executive Vice President for Technology Development andInnovation, the University is entitled to sell TRP for commercial purposes.
The University distributes TRP for non-commercial research and educational
purposes free of charge, provided that the actual costs necessary to prepare anddistribute TRP may be charged to the receiving party.
14.7 Commercialization
14.7.1 Purpose of Commercialization
The University encourages the commercialization of University IP for public use andbenefit and TDIC is responsible for such activities.
In no case shall the purpose of commercialization of University IP be related to any
unethical, illegal or criminal matters.
14.7.2 Assistance of Creator(s)Commercializing University IP successfully often requires the cooperation of theCreators or other relevant Policy Subjects. The University may request from time totime the Creator(s) of University IP or other relevant Policy Subjects to work with
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TDIC and relevant third parties (such as commercial entities) to commercialize
relevant University IP. Each such Creator or Policy Subject shall provide TDIC withall reasonable support and work with TDIC jointly and cooperatively. TDIC shallattempt to minimize the assistance required.
14.7.3 Team Agreement
If the University signs an agreement with a third party for the commercial
exploitation of a single University IP or more than one University IP or that may
result in the creation of further University IP, then, at the same time, the University
and the Creators of all relevant University IP shall enter into a Team Agreement.
The agreement shall include, without limitations, (i) a confirmation from theCreators in relation to each relevant University IP, that to the best of their knowledge
all of the people entitled to be included in the Team Agreement are party to it; (ii) a
record of the allocation amongst all relevant Creators of the Creators' Collective
Share of IP Revenues issued from such commercial exploitation; and (iii) an
acknowledgement that the allocation amongst all relevant Creators of the Creators'
Collective Share of IP Revenues may be subject to amendment in the future if there
is a material change in the direct contributions of the Creators to the relevant
University IP or if new University IP is added to the underlying agreement with thethird party.
If the relevant Creators fail to agree on the allocation for the purpose of a Team
Agreement or the revision of a Team Agreement, then the Executive Vice President
for Technology Development and Innovation shall decide on such allocation, having
consulted with such persons and/or entities as he/she deems fit, and the notice of
his/her decision to the relevant Creators shall be deemed the relevant Team
Agreement.
14.7.4 Distribution of Revenues
14.7.4.1 General Rules
The University shall distribute IP Revenues issued from the commercial
exploitation of University IP accruing from agreements entered into prior to thedate of adoption of this Policy according to the distribution rules specified in thePrevious Policy.
The University will share with the Creators of University IP the monetary benefits
that may accrue to the University from the commercial exploitation of such
University IP by allocating to such Creators (collectively) one third of the Net IP
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IP Revenues"). The University shall be entitled to the remaining two thirds ofsuch Net IP Revenues.
The "Net IP Revenues" relating to a University IP shall be determined by the
University by deducting from the relevant IP Revenues:(i) all extraordinary out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the University in relation
to such University IP (such as legal fees incurred in a dispute connected to such
University IP or their commercialization or material maintenance costs); and(ii) any tax that it is required to deduct and/or withhold by applicable laws.
14.7.4.2 Collectively Created Intellectual Property
IP Revenues generated by collectively created University IP, whose creatorship
cannot be attributed to one or a discrete number of Creators but rather result fromsimultaneous or sequential contributions over time by multiple individuals, shallbe fully allocated to the University, unless there is a written agreement to thecontrary. For example, software developed and improved over time by multiple
Policy Subjects where authorship is not appropriately attributed to a single ordefined group of Creators would constitute a collectively created Intellectual
Property for the purpose of this section. However, the mere fact that multiple
individuals have contributed to the creation of Intellectual Property does not, inand-of itself, compel the conclusion that the Intellectual Property constitutes acollectively created Intellectual Property.
14.7.4.3 Frequency of Distribution
The University will distribute the Creators' Collective Share of IP Revenues toeligible individuals on an annual basis.
Where an annual distribution is administratively inefficient, TDIC may decide on
an alternative distribution frequency with the approval of the Executive Vice
President for Technology Development and Innovation.
Where TDIC determines in good faith that IP Revenues may (i) be disputed or (ii)require the University to incur extraordinary out-of-pocket expenses, TDIC may
decide to withhold all or part of such IP Revenues for as long as necessary with theapproval of the President.
14.7.4.4 Creator’s Estate
A Creator’s estate, heirs, legatees or assignees will be entitled to such Creator’sshare of relevant Creators' Collective Share of IP Revenues for as long as the12
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University IP and shall be deemed Creators for the purpose of this Policy.
14.7.4.5 Contact and bank details
The onus is upon each Creator to ensure that the University has their up-to-datecontact and banking details for the purpose of distributing IP Revenues. In theabsence of up-to-date banking details, the University shall keep a Creator’s shareof Creators' Collective Share of IP Revenues in reserve for a maximum period of
three years after which all rights of such Creator to receive such payment will be
forfeited. If the University pays an amount into an incorrect account as a result of
information supplied to it being outdated or incorrect, the University shall not haveany further obligation or liability in respect of such payment, which shall be deemed
to have been duly and properly made.
14.7.4.6 Proprietary Interests
The University may at times accept Proprietary Interests from a corporate licensee
as consideration for the license of any University IP.
For so long as it holds such Proprietary Interests, the University shall manage themat its sole discretion. Any acquisition or issuance of further Proprietary Interests on
the basis of rights arising from the holding by the University of Proprietary
Interests that the University accepted as consideration for the license of any
University IP (such as anti-dilution rights) shall be for the sole benefit of the
University.
When IP Revenues are earned from the holding of Proprietary Interests that the
University accepted as consideration for the license of any University IP, such as
the payment of dividends or the receipt of proceeds from the sale of Proprietary
Interests, the University shall distribute them in accordance with the provisions of
14.7.4.
14.7.5 Startups
The University proactively encourages entrepreneurship and the development ofstartups as ways to commercialize University IP and promote new business andindustry creation.
TDIC oversees the University’s entrepreneurship initiatives, including, without
limitations, by operating its Proof-of-Concept Program, Innovation Square Startup
Accelerator Program and Innovation Square Incubator. The University provides

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Policy Subjects shall consult TDIC for details about the University’s
entrepreneurship initiatives and associated programs, the terms and conditions ofuse of the Innovation Square Incubator and/or to license any University IP for astartup.
14.8 Disputes
14.8.1 Breach
Breach of the provisions of this Policy shall be dealt with under the normal
procedures of the University, and in accordance with applicable laws.
14.8.2 Dispute Resolution
Any dispute (including between Policy Subjects) or question of interpretation
arising under this Policy shall in the first instance be referred to the Executive Vice
President for Technology Development and Innovation who will attempt to
informally resolve the matter within 20 working days.
Failing that, the Executive Vice President for Technology Development andInnovation shall appoint an ad hoc panel comprised of at least 3 members, which
may include external experts. The panel shall be formed and convened to review thematter within 15 working days. The Executive Vice President for Technology
Development and Innovation shall appoint the chair. If additional time is needed toform and convene the panel, the 15 working days period may be extended by the
Executive Vice President for Technology Development and Innovation. The panel
shall, within 20 working days from the date on which it first convened, conduct animpartial and confidential review of the facts and circumstances of the matter andmake recommendations to resolve it. If additional time is needed to complete thereview, the period may be extended by the chair of the panel. The chair of the panel
shall notify the President in writing of the recommendation of the panel, copying the
Executive Vice President for Technology Development and Innovation, within 5
working days.
The President, or his/her designee, shall make a final determination on the matterand inform the parties of such determination within 15 working days.
14.9 Forms
Background IP Disclosure Form
IP Disclosure Form
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MTA Application Form
14.10 Contacts
14.10.1 Policy Owner
Executive Vice President for Technology Development and Innovation
14.10.2 Inquiries
The University encourages all Policy Subjects to consult TDIC in relation to inquiries
regarding this Policy and for information about registration and protection of
University IP or entrepreneurship.
For inquiries relating to entrepreneurship or collaboration with industry:
bd@oist.jp
For inquiries relating to Intellectual Property and any other inquiries: tls@oist.jp

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