V. Trademark

Trademarks and service marks may be created in association with an underlying license for another form of intellectual property, such as a patent, or independently, such as a university logo or symbol.

1. Associated with Other Intellectual Property. The University owns a trademark or service mark if it is associated with other intellectual property owned by the University.

2. Independently Created. The University owns trademarks and service marks that are independently created by Personnel within the Scope of Employment unless the University agrees otherwise in writing.

3. Commercialization. The University may commercialize or license its trademarks and service marks.

4. Registration. The president or designee shall approve registration of trademarks or service marks, at the state or federal level.