Intellectual Property Rights
(Policy 2.32)
The assumption at Blue Mountain College is that materials and innovations developed by faculty, staff or students using College resources belong to the College. If a faculty member, staff member, or student develops materials or innovations which are believed to be intellectual property, the President of the College shall be notified and a special committee appointed to establish ownership of such properties.
Copyright. (Policy 2.24) The United States Copyright Law (Title 17, United States Code) gives legal protection and exclusive rights for authors and creators of published and unpublished original works (such as literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, and other intellectual materials as web pages and computer software programs) to determine what others may do in regard to reproducing, performing, or displaying their works. Blue Mountain College expects all users of electronic resources to be aware of how intellectual property laws, regulations, and policies apply to the electronic environment and to respect the property of others. If there is a question or concern about such laws, regulations, and policies, one should seek clarification from the Director of Information Technology Services.