The Intellectual Property (IP) Policy of Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) is to establish a framework for the encouragement of high quality research and innovation. The policy sets out the basis for managing intellectual property rights so as to best meet its policy objectives.

Objectives :

• To create conducive climate for research and innovation ; - To provide a framework whereby staff and students are stimulated to identify , protect and exploit potentially valuable research and innovation output
• To create a better understanding of the various rights which the law provides for the protection of creative effort and thereby stimulate the proper protection of IP
• To provide financial incentives for individuals , groups , faculties and organizational units to encourage research and innovation ; and
• To recognize partial rights of students to intellectual property emanating from original research postgraduate level.