Copyright law grants you several exclusive rights to control the use and distribution of your copyrighted works. This includes granting or denying others the right to:
- reproduce (i.e., make copies of) the work;
- create derivative works based on the work (i.e., to alter, remix, or build upon the work);
- distribute copies of the work;
- publicly display the work;
- perform the work; and
- in the case of sound recordings, to perform the work publicly by means of digital audio transmission.
Sometimes a license to use a copyrighted work is given for free, but more often that license comes with a fee. Why? Cost = perception of value. The work is significant and addresses needs that are not adequately met by current offerings. Thus, it is more than a free resource and will be perceived as such if available for a fee. A fee will often increase partner commitment and use as they will need to justify the cost and be more incentivized to use the material and if making derivative works will do so at a higher quality. A fee also legitimizes the material via value perception. Increasing the legitimacy of the material will increase demand, which will promote the use and increase impact.
How to work with Innovation & Intellectual Property?
- Get in touch with us.
- Disclose your work.
- Collaborate with IIP to find partners for licensing.
It’s easy to disclose: You can get Inventor Portal access by visiting IIP's Inventor Portal.
Then what?: IIP will be in touch to determine with you what are the next steps for licensing.
Please contact IIP for assistance or questions.
Ash Alexander
Non-Exclusive Licensing Program Administrator
503-725-9859