All students, faculty, staff, and others participating in RPI programs are subject to the provisions, obligations, and responsibilities set forth in the Intellectual Property Policy of the Institute (https://research.rpi.edu/policy) as it may be amended from time to time. This policy is binding on all members of the RPI community, whether an individual has signed a separate intellectual property agreement with RPI or any third party.

This policy covers the ownership, distribution, and commercial development of intellectual property, whether such intellectual property is patentable, copyrightable, subject to trademark registration, or some other means of formal protection. Copies of this policy are available in all Deans' offices, as well as the offices of the Provost and Vice President for Research.