University of Rhode Island

The University of Rhode Island has had two iterations of its patent royalty distribution policy since 1986.

Summary

Institution	Start	End	Flat	$0-10k	$10-50k	$50-100k	$100-300k	$300-500k	$0.5-1M	>$1M	Fee	Lab	More
University of Rhode Island	1986	2012	Yes	0.33	0.33	0.33	0.33	0.33	0.33	0.33	0	No	No
University of Rhode Island	2013	2017	No	0.40	0.31	0.35	0.35	0.35	0.35	0.35	0	No	No

Policy Excerpts

2013 Policy

University of Rhode Island University Manual (2013-2014)

Patent IP Distribution Schedule

Cumulative Net Royalties	Inventor	College	URIRF
$25,000 or less	40%	30%	30%
above $25,000	35%	32.5%	32.5%

1986 Policy

University of Rhode Island University Manual (1986)

University Manual (1986) Appendix H Figure 2

The creator receives a flat share of 1/3 of the net royalty income.

Relevant Links

• University of Rhode Island Division of Research and Economic Development
• University of Rhode Island University Manual (2013-2014)
• University of Rhode Island University Manual (1986)
• University Manual (1986) Appendix H Figure 2