Who owns the intellectual property published on the Energy + Environment OCW Web site?
Prior to making any course materials publicly available, the Energy + Environment OCW team has reviewed all material extensively to determine the correct ownership of the material and obtain the appropriate licenses to make the material openly available on the Web. We will promptly remove any material that is determined to be infringing on the rights of others [See also What do I do if I believe a portion of Energy + Environment OCW material infringes my copyright?]. The intellectual property policies created for Energy + Environment OCW are clear and consistent with other policies for scholarly materials used in education. Faculty retain ownership of most materials prepared for Energy + Environment OCW. Energy + Environment OCW retains ownership only when significant use has been made of its resources.
