University Academics as Employees and Creators of Copyright Works: University Academics as Owners of Copyright?

摘要

The creation and exploitation of copyright that protects the works of university academics has become increasingly relevant to the managements of universities. Copyright covers all academic output, whether in the arts, social sciences or the sciences. This article discusses the question of ownership of copyright in works created by academics as employees of their universities. The issue is not as straightforward as one may think. Furthermore, university IP policies often seem to take a too undifferentiated and legally problematic view in this matter.