Objectives

a) To protect the rights of the University, its innovators, inventors, research sponsors and the public;

b) To eliminate the infringement, improper exploitation and abuse of the University's intellectual assets belonging to the University or the other persons;

c) To optimize the environment and incentives for research and for the creation of new knowledge;

d) To promote linkages with industry and stimulate research through developing and utilizing novel technologies and creative works for commercialization and plough back resources the University and to the interested parties;

e) To promote creativity and innovation; and

f) To ensure fair and equitable distribution of all benefits accruing from all innovations and inventions.

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