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Policies & Forms
UBC Express Spin-Off License Agreement & Guide
The UBC Express Spin-off License Agreement is a standardized, non-negotiable license for UBC Spin-Off companies that want to commercialize university-developed technology.
Inventions Policy (LR11)
The Inventions and Licensing Policy (LR11) aims to promote the dissemination of knowledge and maximize the university’s impact on society and facilitate the non-commercial use of inventions arising from university research.
Innovation UBC-related statistics for 2022-24
Innovation UBC accelerates research translation to see real world impact. Through multiple pathways, we are committed to helping researchers and their partners advance innovation to generate social, health, environmental and economic benefits on local and global scale.
For Faculty: How to Engage With Us
Discover how you can move research to impact through Innovation UBC's services. We are here to help you navigate the complexity of research translation and accessing entrepreneurship and venture building resources. Learn more about our services and offerings and connect with our team in person to understand how we can support you.
Trade-Mark Policy (UP6)
This policy outlines the third party use of university trademarks and any associated procedures, rules or guidelines.
Technology Equity Policy (LR8)
This is the guideline for the university concerning equity transactions related to university technology companies, management of the equity in those companies and to ensure a fair distribution of the proceeds.
Conflict of Interest Policy (SC3)
The Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Policy (COI) outlines a UBC person’s responsibility to identify, disclose, assess and manage a conflict of interest or conflict of commitment.
Scholarly Integrity Policy (SC6)
The Scholarly Integrity Policy aims to articulate the responsibilities and standards required of UBC persons engaged in scholarly activity, and to provide a process for dealing with allegations of scholarly misconduct.
Equipment/Services Use Policy (UP5)
The Ownership and Use of UBC Equipment and UBC Support Services Policy is used to confirm ownership of all of UBC’s equipment and formalize a responsible approach to the use of any of UBC's equipment and services.
Submitting Your Inventions on Wellspring's Sophia Database
Innovation UBC uses Wellspring's Sophia database for intellectual property and agreement management. This guide demonstrates the step-by-step process to access the Sophia database.
Mitacs Agreements
Mitacs internships facilitate connections between university students and non-academic partners across Canada. Partner organizations get the immense benefit of high-quality, rigorous research support and access to ground-breaking knowledge from academia.
Computer Software Inventorship
Software is often created by a team or an organized research group in several stages over a long period of time and then maintained and modified in subsequent versions.
Inventions & Inventorship
This page is intended to assist researchers in understanding what an invention is and who is entitled to be named as an inventor.
Ownership of Inventions at UBC
The term “Inventions” at UBC includes any invention or discovery; software, data, information, research tools, tangible materials, and know-how which are proprietary in nature. Inventions may or may not be protected by Intellectual Property such as patents or copyright. The term…
Non-commercial mobilization
Innovation UBC can support the non-commercial distribution of research outputs to reflect the increasing focus on open innovation and collaboration.
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