II. E. 1. Intellectual Property
To further its goal of making education accessible to as many people as possible, the Department owns the intellectual property rights in any and all works produced by or for the Department.
In order that the Department be able to utilize to the best and fullest extent all works produced for it, and all works provided for its use, anyone producing work for the Department and anyone providing work for the Department's use, represents and warrants that such works:
- Do not violate any law;
- Do not violate or infringe any intellectual property right (including but not limited to copyright, trademark, patent, or right of publicity) of any person or firm; and
- Do not libel, defame, or invade the privacy of any person or firm.
The Commissioner may establish a committee to make recommendations concerning the development of intellectual property not exclusively owned by the Department.
Procedures:
Created: April 3, 2002
Code: 04-01-06Approved