OSPUC Third-Party Intellectual Property

In Simple Terms

If a team wants to use technical documents (OSPUC) that contain information owned by a supplier or other company, they need written permission from that third party first. The documents must clearly identify which suppliers provided the parts and include enough detail so other teams could order and install the same components if needed.

• Teams cannot use proprietary supplier information in technical documents without explicit written approval from the supplier
• Design specifications must clearly name suppliers and provide sufficient ordering and installation details
• Third-party intellectual property rights must be respected in all official technical submissions
• Documentation must contain enough information for reproducibility and compliance verification