Opinion No. 70-224 (1970) Ag

STATE EMPLOYEES — CONTRACTING WITH STATE AGENCIES — OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY It is contrary to public policy under the Oklahoma Code of Ethics for State Officials and Employees, 74 O.S. 1401 [74-1401] — 74 O.S. 1414 [74-1414] (1969), for the University of Oklahoma to enter into a contract with the University of Oklahoma Research Institute whereby it assigns its share of a joint patent interest that is held as between it and its employee to a third party with the knowledge that the latter will subsequently contract with the University's employee or his alter ego. Title 74 O.S. 1405 [74-1405](a)…