Legal Topics
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Ethics & Conflicts of Interest
Conflict of Interest (COI) is a legal term that encompasses a wide spectrum of actions involving personal advantages arising from University employment (or the appearance of such advantages).
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Intellectual Property
OGC assists University personnel and the Office of Technology Commercialization in identifying, obtaining, and protecting intellectual property.
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Procurement Contracts
Upon request from the Department of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing, OGC provides assistance in reviewing and negotiating contracts for the procurement of goods and services.
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Public Safety
The mission of the UMPD is to serve the university community; OGC interfaces with the Department when processing Denials of Access, also called Trespass Orders.
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Real Estate
In conjunction with the Office of Real Estate, OGC advises on issues relating to the ownership, construction, leasing and management of all real property and facilities.
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Sponsored Research
Upon request from ORA, OGC provides assistance in reviewing and negotiating awards.
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Workers’ Compensation
UMD provides workers’ compensation benefits to employees who are injured in the course of their employment in accordance with the USM and the State of Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act.
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