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Originator A term used in the IP Policy to cover an inventor, author, creator or other generator of IP. An ���originator��� must have been involved at the point of creation of the IP. Different specific terms are used for the originator(s) of different types of IP: for instance in the case of patents they are ���inventor(s)��� and in the case of literary copyright works they are ���author(s). Other individuals who have worked with the originator but who have ��� not created any new IP will not be originators, but merely contributors. Outside body Any company in which the University has less than a 50% shareholding, a government body or other entity, or an individual who is not a University employee. spin-out companies established through UMIP are usually outside bodies. Performers' rights The personal right of an individual to control the recording and reproduction of their literary, musical or dramatic performances, certain readings or other types of performance. Proof-of-Principle (PoP) funding Early stage funding that is specifically designed to help take a novel idea with great potential to a demonstrable stage, in order to confirm its potential for Commercialisation and attract prospective investors. Reducing IP into practice The step that turns an abstract idea or concept into reality through the creation of a new product, process or technique which makes it possible to use the concept or idea in practice. Royalties Regular payments that are made to the owner of IP by the person using that IP under a Licensing arrangement. Scholarly Materials Materials which are produced by University employees in pursuit of their academic interests, but which are not funded by the University and not intended for use by students at the University, e.g. academic journal articles, theses or dissertations. Excludes any part of such materials which would be classed as Teaching Materials or University Materials. 41

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