Software Disclosure Form

Software Disclosure Form (SDF)

What Software Should Be Disclosed?

You are obligated to disclose immediately upon realizing you’ve come up with a creation such as music, computer program, books among other artistic and works related to software creation at JKUAT. This form is typically made for copyright protection, not patents and inventions. Here are some examples of disclosable software:

• New software programs or functionalities
• Improvements to existing software
• Innovative algorithms or data structures
• Unique software applications
• Books
• Artistic works

Why Disclose Your Software (Copyright Protection)?

Disclosing your software creation allows JKUAT to:

• Secure copyright protection for your original software code.
• Facilitate commercialization of the software, generating revenue for the institution and inventors.
• Ensure clear ownership and avoid copyright infringement issues