Copyright, Trademark and Intellectual Property
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DATE APPROVED |
March 22, 2007 |
Minute No: P105/07 |
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DATE(S) AMENDED |
November 15, 2010 |
Minute No: P292/10 |
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DATE REVIEWED |
November 15, 2010 |
Minute No: P292/10 |
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REPORTING REQUIREMENT |
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LEGISLATION |
Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.15, as amended, s. 31(1)(c). |
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DERIVATION |
Rules 4.13.1 to 4.13.11 – Computerized Information Systems |
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It is the policy of the Toronto Police Services Board that:
- Any right, title and interest in any idea, invention of material conceived or developed by members, either within or arising out of the scope of their employment with the Toronto Police Service will become the property of the Board, regardless of whether such right, title or interest can be protected by copyright, trademark or otherwise by law;
- All computer software programs developed by members arising out of the scope of their employment or duties, or purchased by the Service, are the property of the Board and will be used for official police business only. Such programs will not be removed from a police building, except with the permission of the Unit Commander; and
- Service members will not breach copyright laws pertaining to applicable software programs to which copyright applies or may apply.