Transfer of Copyright in the University area

Abstract

The project about “Copyright in the university scope. Effectiveness of thetransfer of copyright in legal-academic relations between students, teachers,university and business. (Hermeneutical analysis based on the modificationsintroduced to Law 23 of 1982 by Law 1450 of 2011)”, a research group of the“Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga”. It was developed after a reviewof national legislation, supranational law and doctrine, and it referred inaddition to the conceptualization, to the possible problems and questionsthat this topic and its interpretation could raise among the people involvedand practical University management. As a result of the research, the lackof knowledge in this area and inadequate management that some HigherEducation Institutions - HEI give to the subject, justifies the importanceof writing this document of reflection, the handling and interpretation of copyright in the University, with special reference to their transfer. It is mainly addressednot only to Private Universities, but also encompassing the general public,university community, lawyers, companies, and other persons interested in this field,who have direct or indirect contact with the academy and its intellectual production.It provides specialized and clear information, with a view to publicizing and encouragingrespect for the proper management of copyright.