Intellectual Property Rights Policy

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1. Purpose

To define the ownership, protection and fair sharing of intellectual property created at the University, and to encourage innovation and the responsible transfer of knowledge.

2. Scope

This policy applies across Future University in Egypt — all faculties, the Dental Hospital, the training Pharmaceutical Factory, student housing and administrative units — and to students, faculty, staff and, where stated, contractors and suppliers.

3. Definitions

Intellectual property

Creations of the mind — inventions, works, designs and know-how — that may be legally protected.

Technology transfer

The process of moving research results into practical, often commercial, use.

4. Policy statement

• Intellectual property created by staff or students in the course of University work is governed by this policy and Egyptian intellectual-property law.
• The University protects eligible intellectual property and supports its lawful commercialisation and transfer for public benefit.
• Creators are recognised and share fairly in any proceeds under published terms.
• The rights of students in their own academic and research work are respected.

5. Procedures

1. Potentially protectable results are disclosed to the University's research office, which assesses protection and ownership.
2. Ownership and benefit-sharing follow published terms, taking account of funding and contractual arrangements.
3. The University pursues registration (e.g. patents) where justified and manages licensing and transfer agreements.
4. Disputes over ownership or benefit are resolved through a defined internal process.

6. Roles and responsibilities

• Technology Transfer function — manages disclosure, protection and licensing.
• Researchers and students — disclose and are recognised for their creations.
• Vice-President for Postgraduate Studies and Research — owns the policy.

7. Related policies

• Scientific Research Policy
• Research Ethics and Integrity Policy
• Postgraduate Supervision and Thesis Examination Policy

8. Legal and cultural alignment

Grounded in Egypt's Intellectual Property Protection Law (Law 82/2002) and NAQAAE expectations on research governance and innovation. It supports the University's industry collaboration and its training factories, and gives practical effect to SDG 9 (innovation).

9. The policy in practice

The University applies this policy in its day-to-day work. Examples, by academic year, include:

Academic year 2021/2022

• May 2022 — the University applied it through petroleum-engineering field training at Qarun Petroleum.

Academic year 2022/2023

• October 2022 — the University applied it through a cooperation protocol with SAP for digital-skills training.

Academic year 2023/2024

• August 2024 — the University applied it through ROGE 2024 on restructuring the global economy and promoting sustainability.

Academic year 2024/2025

• August 2025 — the University applied it through a research seminar on Computational Enzyme Design.

Academic year 2025/2026

• November 2025 — the University applied it through a strategic agreement with Amann Girrbach for a regional digital dental hub.

Together these show the policy at work across the University’s teaching, research and community life.

10. Monitoring and review

Reviewed at least every three years, or sooner if Egyptian law, regulations of the Supreme Council of Universities, or THE/accreditation requirements change. The policy owner is responsible for monitoring how it is applied.

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