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OTHER PEOPLE There is a whole range of individuals who work at or with the University, but who are neither University employees nor students at the University. They will include visiting academics, individuals with honorary appointments at the University, people employed by organisations which are collaborating with the University and independent consultants. It is important that, if you are working with these individuals, you have checked that there is an agreement in place between them, or their employers, and the University. This is to make sure that the parties have agreed who will own any IP created by that individual, so that no problems arise in the future. It is also important that any issues about confidentiality have been discussed and agreed in advance (see 'Confidentiality' p30). Likewise, there may be individuals who split their time between the University and another organisation (such as an NHS Trust) and who are employed by both institutions. The ownership of IP created in these circumstances will generally depend on which course of employment the IP was generated in. So, if a University academic develops a new drug in the course of employment with an NHS hospital, then the IP in the drug will most likely belong to the hospital. On the other hand, if IP is created by a University researcher who is on sabbatical leave at another organisation, but who receives a salary from the University, then that IP would usually belong to the University. This may not always be the case though, so it is always helpful to have something in writing to clarify and confirm the position. By 2015, The University of Manchester aims to be among the best universities in the world 22

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