The KFUPM IP Policy document provides a framework for IP identification, protection and management. The guide reflects the University vision: a modern higher education institution should have policies on intellectual property ownership that are clearly specified and consistently followed.

The KFUPM IP Policy document lists University’s general IP policies and codes of practice for intellectual property protection as well as IP licensing. It includes necessary University legal documents for disclosing novel concepts generated from University research, documents for initiating and filing patent applications, in addition to template agreements for negotiating IP licensing.

The KFUPM IP Policy document describes the University philosophy about engagements with external parties, including government agencies, other educational institutions, and industrial organizations. It provides a general framework for joint R&D agreements and includes a template for negotiating collaborative agreements.

All employee and students performing research, utilizing resources or facilities at KFUPM, or deriving funds through KFUPM are subject to the rules described in this document