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Commercialisation The transfer of IP to another owner, in return for some kind of payment. The payment does not have to be in cash. The ultimate aim of commercialisation will generally be to transfer the IP into practical use. Commercialisation can occur in a number of ways, most notably through Licensing and through a spin-out company (but does not include the delivery of courses by the University). Consultancy agreement A contract with an external firm or with an individual (who is not a University employee), for the provision of specific services, based primarily on skills and expertise and in exchange for an agreed fee. IP created by a consultant is likely to be owned by the consultant even if they have been paid to do the work, unless stated otherwise in the individual consultancy agreement. Foreground IP Usually, IP that arises directly from the work carried out under a project and which is often the principal aim of the project. (Always check the specific definition used in your arrangement.) Honorary appointment A fixed term title and position offered to individuals who, due to their expertise and experience, are able to make a contribution to the teaching or research work of the University, such as visiting academics and research fellows. Individuals with honorary appointments are not employees of the University and will generally work on an unpaid basis. Incidental use Generally, use of University Resources will be considered 'incidental' where: > only a small amount of unrestricted University funds has been used; > only a small amount of time has been spent using University Resources or only insignificant resources (such as office space, library resources and personal computers) have been used or, in the case of a student who is also an employee, that use has been in the course of his/her University course work; and > where the use has been during the personal, unpaid time of the individual. 39