UAMS ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDE

NUMBER: 12.1.05
DATE: 07/15/96
REVISION:

PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to notify colleges and researchers within the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) of the procedures that are followed when allocating the costs and the distribution of income resulting from a successful patent, copyright or license.

POLICY

It is the policy of the University of Arkansas¹ to acquire and retain legal title to all inventions created by any person or persons to whom this policy is applicable. This policy is established in furtherance of the commitment of the University to the widest possible distribution of the benefits of University Research, the protection of Inventions resulting from such research, and the development of Inventions for the public good.

This policy shall apply to all persons employed, compensated, or appointed by the University and to anyone using facilities owned, operated, or controlled by the University. It shall also apply to all Inventions financed, in whole or in part, from funds under the control of UAMS.

PROCEDURE

1. All persons to whom this policy is applicable shall petition the UAMS Patent and Copyright Committee of their intent to seek a patent or copyright. The Patent and Copyright Committee will decide whether to seek the patent, copyright or license; release the petitioner; or take no action.
2. The UAMS Patent and Copyright Committee will notify the General Counsel of the University of Arkansas System if they wish to seek a patent or copyright. The General Counsel’s Office will obtain Counsel on behalf on the University and the petitioner. The legal costs related to the application of the patent, copyright, or license are charged back to UAMS.
3. Once a patent, copyright, or license is obtained, sale of the patent, copyright, or license is negotiated by the UAMS Office of Research Administration and the General Counsel of the University of Arkansas System together with the appropriate college or the researcher.
4. When a contract is approved and payment is received by the Controller’s Office it will be deposited into the Patent, Copyright and License Control Account. The Controller’s office will make distribution within 30 days of deposit of the royalty payment in the UAMS Treasurer’s Office. The Controller’s Office will reduce the payment amount by the actual costs for patenting, licensing, and the protection of patent rights and copyrights. If the cost of obtaining the patent, copyright, or license exceed 20% of the initial payment, only 20% will be charged against the initial payment. The balance of the costs will be charged against succeeding payments, with a maximum of 20% of any single payment being charged, until all costs are covered. The net distribution will be as follows:

For example, if a patent is sold for $100,000, and legal costs were $10,000, the net proceeds of $90,000 will be distributed as follow:

Gross Receipt	$100,000
Less: Direct Costs	10,000
Available for Distribution	90,000
Distribute to Inventor (50%)	45,000
Distribute to UA System (5%)	4,500
Distribute to Appropriate College (31.5%)	28,350
Distribute to Chancellor (3.5%)	12,150

If a patent sold for $300,000, and legal costs were $10,000 the net proceeds of $290,000 will be distributed as follows:

Gross Receipt	$300,000
Less: Direct Costs	10,000
Available for Distribution	290,000
	First $200,000	Additional $90,000
Distribute to Inventor (50%)	100,000	(35%) 31,500
Distribute to UA System (5%)	10,000	(5%) 4,500
Distribute to Appropriate College (31.5%)	63,000	(42%) 37,800
Distribute to Chancellor (13.5%)	27,000	(18%) 16,200

5. Contact the Office of Research Administration for assistance and additional information.

1. UofA Board Policy 210.1 - Patent and Copyright Policy