Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

© The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) regulations set out the University’s position in relation to all students of the University. The regulations apply to students on taught programme as well as those enrolled for research awards. The regulations apply to students, irrespective of whether they study on-campus or at home, outreach center or workplace. They also apply to students registered for University awards under collaborative arrangements and to University students registered for awards accredited by other bodies If students agree to undertake teaching or research under a formal University staff contract their IPR in respect of the works carried out under that contract are set out in the University of Derby IPR Staff Regulations. However, in the absence of a staff contract, the University does not possess IPR ownership and their contributions remain subject to these IPR Student Regulations.