Disclose an Invention or Creative Work

Inventors should disclose an invention to the TTO when an invention results from university research or use of institutional resources.

Please inform the TTO of an invention before any public disclosure related to the invention, as a public disclosure acts as a bar to patent rights in most countries.

The TTO generally requests 30 days in advance of a public disclosure to evaluate an invention and file patent application. However, please contact the TTO before any imminent public disclosure even if fewer than 30 days remain.

Disclose an Invention or Creative Work on the Inventor Portal

Instructions for how to use the Inventor Portal are available in our Guide to Completing an Intellectual Property Form (PDF).

For any and all questions, please contact a member of the Tech Transfer team.