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Academic & Research Computing Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
August 27, 2001
Present: R. Mackert, Chair, R. Baker, G. Bentley, C. Billman, C. Cassels,
R. Cibirka, D. Hatmaker, V. Haywood, A. Hinton, M. Litaker, M. Miller, F.
Omar, M. Owen, K. Rindt, K. Stephens, S. Vogel, C. White.
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm.
The minutes were approved.
Dr. Mackert introduced Dr. Mike Gabridge who spoke on intellectual property
issues.
Dr. Gabridge provided an overview of patents and copyrights, their
requirements and differences. Derivatives to extend copyright timelines were
discussed. The breadth of Internet use has reduced control of intellectual
property and created difficulties with copyright issues. Dr. Gabridge
explained the “fair use” doctrine and how it relates to using intellectual
property without the owners permission.
Dr. Gabridge discussed inventorship versus ownership and the concept of
“working for hire”. At the Medical College of Georgia, intellectual property
created within the scope of your employment description is considered the
property of MCG. This would include courseware provided for distance
learning. Irrespective of who developed course materials, these materials
are considered the property of MCG. It was recommended if you would leave
employment at MCG, you should secure permission to copy and utilize any
intellectual properties developed while at MCG.
A brief question and answer period followed Dr. Gabridge’s presentation.
The next meeting of ACAB will be held at 1:00 pm on September 24, 2001 in
room AB-211 in the Library.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Roman Cibirka
Secretary, Academic and Research Computing Advisory Board.