Copyright: Who owns data created in 3DICOM?

Ownership of Initial Documents / Prior Art

In 3DICOM’s Terms and Conditions, the responsibility for ensuring the right to upload and use medical images, reports, and design files lies with the user. This policy is crucial because there is often ongoing debate about whether medical images are owned by the imaging provider or the patient. Some believe that the imaging provider retains ownership of the images, while others argue that patients have the right to access and control these records. By placing the onus on the user, 3DICOM ensures that the individuals uploading such files are accountable for ensuring they have the legal right to do so.

Ownership of Files Generated in 3DICOM (Derivative Works)

When it comes to any new documents, files, or outputs generated by users within the 3DICOM platform, such as measurements, markups, derived design files, or other derivative works, the user retains ownership of these outputs. These files, created by interacting with the medical images through the platform, are considered derivative works and remain the intellectual property of the user who created them. This approach empowers users by ensuring they maintain control over the new content they generate, whether for patient care, research, or other purposes.

By clearly defining these roles and responsibilities, 3DICOM fosters a user-centric environment while maintaining compliance with intellectual property laws and medical record ownership complexities.

Ownership of Meta-Data & Access to Derivative Works

In addition to its policies on user-uploaded documents and derivative works, Singular Health Group, the developer of 3DICOM, retains ownership of any meta-data, usage data, or platform-wide data generated through the use of the platform. This data includes information about how users interact with the platform and general performance metrics, which are essential for improving the software and its features.

Moreover, Singular Health Group also maintains the rights to access and use any anonymized outputs from AI models run within the platform. These anonymized data outputs contribute to ongoing research and development, enabling Singular Health to refine and enhance their AI-driven medical imaging solutions. This approach ensures that the company can continue to develop advanced tools while safeguarding user privacy by keeping all personally identifiable information anonymized.

Together, these policies ensure that while users retain ownership over their individual contributions and derivative works, Singular Health retains the ability to use broader, anonymized data sets to improve the platform and develop new innovations in the medical imaging field.