To establish ownership of copyright and/or patent rights for curriculum, educational, institutional, creative and other materials created by employees of Vancouver Community College (VCC; the College).

This policy applies to all employees of VCC, and is subject to all applicable federal and international copyright and patent laws.

1. The College owns copyright and patent for curriculum, educational, institutional, creative and other materials, in any format, that are produced using College time, services or materials, and/or in the course of employment, unless one of the following exceptions applies:
   1. A written agreement has been entered into with the College which vests copyright or patent with the employee or a third party.
   2. Where there are collective agreement provisions contrary to this Policy.
2. With regard to the respectful use and protection of Indigenous knowledge, the College will honour the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Article 31 (Appendix I).

• Copyright Act, RSC 1985, c C-42
• Patent Act, RSC 1985, c C-4