Intellectual Property (IP) arises from creative endeavours in any field, comprises copyrights, patents, registered designs and trademarks, and extends to data. At UCT, IP is governed by the UCT Intellectual Property Policy where it is defined in detail, and the different types of IP arising from the university operations; teaching and learning; and research and development are dealt with. 

Learn more about IP from the WIPO Publication or the Inventors Guide that has been specially created for UCT Inventors.

Temporary Confidentiality of a Doctoral Thesis

Students who wish to apply to the Doctoral Degrees Board for a thesis submitted for examination to be subject to a period of confidentiality must do so on the prescribed form (DDB 008).

Filing an Invention Disclosure

Should you wish to file an Invention Disclosure, download the Invention Disclosure Form.

Registered Designs

Should you wish to register a design, download the Design Disclosure Form.

Software 

Should you wish to protect your software, download the Software Disclosure Form.

Data Transfer Disclosure Form

To download the Data Transfer disclosure form, click here.

UCT INBOUND Material disclosure Form

To download the Inbound Material disclosure form, click here.

UCT OUTBOUND Material disclosure Form

To download the Outbound Material disclosure form, click here.

IBF Expression of Interest Form

To download the Expression of Interest form, click here.

UCT Lab Notebooks

RC&I prints UCT Laboratory Notebooks for use by our research community. These books are compliant with the requirements for proof of inventorship and intellectual property rights. Laboratory notebooks are available at R35 each to UCT staff and students and can be ordered from RC&I by Departments, Researchers or Research Groups - ideally in blocks of 10 to minimise admin. Download the form complete it and email to Yandi Sopete together with a copy of your journal transfer.

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