What is an Invention Disclosure?

While patentable Inventions may be identified during the normal monitoring of research or knowledge transfer projects by the relevant administration offices, the burden falls primarily on the Creators, who are hereby reminded that "time is of the essence" in the filing of patentable Inventions and research or knowledge results. Creators must promptly notify ORKTS, by completing an Invention Disclosure Form and submitting it to ORKTS, of any potentially patentable Inventions. This obligation is not intended to interfere with the prompt publication of research results.

The University recognizes the principle of fairness: credit is assigned where credit is due. Staff Members should recognize the contributions of other Staff and Students to their research and scholarly undertakings and reflect the same in the Invention Disclosure Form. Please refer to Invention Disclosure Form for details.