Policies
While working with Technology Transfer Services, Utah State University policies will be followed to protect the best interests of all parties.
- Conflict of Interest (USU Policy 2301) - Utah State University and its employees are protected from the pursuit of outside interests through the Conflict of Interest Policy. The aim of the policy is to encourage integrity, quality and development in institutional research and education programs.
- Consulting Services (USU Policy 3202) - Utah State University faculty and staff may provide professional expertise to communities on a consulting basis. Should the university find these working relationships beneficial to all parties, employees may take time away from their university role to consult outside entities.
- Contract Signature Authority and Delegation (USU Policy 5003) - In an effort to minimize financial and legal risks, Utah State University uses the Signature Authority and Delegation Policy to protect the institution in its legally binding contracts.
- Extra Service Compensation (USU Policy 3201) - This policy is designed to establish an institutional expression of support for appropriate operations-based standards for employees who contribute to the university within and outside their primary work assignments.
- Intellectual Property (USU Policy 4106) - The Intellectual Property Policy protects the discoveries, patents, innovations, etc. of USU employees faculty, staff, and student employeesor students. The policy includes a clarification of ownership rights and encourages the production of intellectual property that will benefit the USU community.
- Open Access (USU Policy 4105) - Employee scholarly articles are shared by Utah State University in order to continue the mission of serving the public through learning, discovery and engagement. USU may incentivize creation and distribution of new work through exclusive, limited rights to authors.
- Trademark Licensing (USU Policy 5100) - Utah State University has the right to guarantee proper use of all USU trademarks. This includes the ability to protect trademarks from unauthorized parties and strengthen trademarks through retailers, campus departments, student organizations, etc. The royalty revenues gained through the proper use of trademarks funds scholarships for USU students.