Intellectual Property (IP) arises from creative endeavour in any field, comprises copyrights, patents, registered designs, and trademarks, and extends to data. At the University of Cape Town (UCT), IP is governed by the UCT Intellectual Property Policy where it is defined in detail, and the different types of IP arising from 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.