OCEAN - Open Copyright Education Advisory Network
OCEAN offers educational resources and recordings to support the cultural heritage community in understanding copyright.
Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17)
Access the full text of Title 17 of the U.S. Code, which includes all federal copyright laws and amendments.
Codes of Best Practice for Fair Use
A collection of best practice documents for applying fair use across different professional, academic, and creative fields.
U.S. Copyright Office
The official website for registering copyrights and learning about U.S. copyright laws.
Library Copyright Alliance (LCA)
Advocates for copyright policies that support libraries, education, and the public interest. LCA works toward unified strategies on copyright legislation.
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
A United Nations agency focused on international intellectual property rights, supporting creators and innovators globally.
Rule 17.01 – Intellectual Property Management and Commercialization
Covers management, commercialization, and ownership of intellectual property created at Texas A&M.
Ownership of Intellectual Property and Tangible Research Property – Rule 17.01.01
Describes ownership rights between researchers, faculty, and the university for IP and research outputs.
University Policy Manual (PDF)
Refer to Section 17 for guidance on intellectual property across the Texas A&M University System.
Guidelines for Theses, Dissertations, and Records of Study (PDF)
Contains formatting and copyright guidance for graduate research submissions.
