This video provides a comprehensive overview of USC’s 2026 Intellectual Property Policy, explaining what intellectual property is, why it matters in academic and research settings, and how ownership is determined. It clarifies key concepts such as Incidental versus Significant Use, Scholarly Works, student ownership, royalty sharing, and new guidance on AI, software, Tangible Research Property, and Institutional Works.

Navigating USC’s 2026 Intellectual Property Policy

Introduction 

What is Intellectual Property?

What is USC’s IP Policy?

Why Has USC’s IP Policy Been Updated and What Has Been Changed?

Who Owns What?

Incidental Use vs. Significant Use

Scholarly Works

Student Intellectual Property

Ownership Questions & Appeals (2026 Process)

Royalty Sharing (2026 Policy)

The Commercialization Incentive Fund (CIF)

AI and Intellectual Property

Software, Open Source & Tangible Research Property

Institutional Works

IP Policy Impact on Sponsored Agreement Negotiation

Key Takeaways

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