Research Assistant Copyright Agreement

I, the undersigned, am employed by, or otherwise providing services to, Indiana University in connection with the following project or tasks:

I agree that any copyrightable works that I may create within the scope of my service as shall be regarded as “works made for hire” under the U.S. Copyright Act. Should any such works not qualify as works made for hire under the law, I hereby assign or transfer any copyright interest that I may have in and to such works to the Trustees of Indiana University (“IU”). This agreement and the management of the works within the scope of this agreement will be subject to policies and procedures of IU as may be in force from time to time regarding the ownership and management of intellectual property. I agree to cooperate with my supervisors and other directors of the projects and with other officers of IU to execute assignments, registrations, and other documents related to the ownership of specific works created by me.

Except as I explicitly inform my supervisors and other directors of relevant projects, I represent and warrant that all works that I create and deliver the scope of my service to IU are my original work, have been not been copied or adapted from any other source. To the best of my knowledge, no such work shall infringe on the rights of any other person.

I understand that I should discuss with my supervisors any proposals for my use of the works, including such uses as: authorizing creation of scholarly publications and other products based on such works, retaining such works in my personal or professional portfolio, or utilizing such works in other projects, academic assignments, or employment duties. Some uses may be allowed by university policy, but I understand that I should discuss all uses of the works with my supervisor and should confirm any agreements in writing.

SIGNED: _______________________________

Type or Print Name: _______________________

Date: ____________________

AGREED TO AND APPROVED:

Instructor’s signature: ________________________

Type or Print Name: _________________________

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