Invention Disclosure
/ɪnˈvɛnʃən dɪsˈkloʊʒɚ/
Definitions
- (n.) A written or electronic document detailing an inventor's creation, submitted to an institution or patent office to record the invention for patent and intellectual property protection purposes.
The researcher completed an invention disclosure to initiate the patent application process.
Forms
- invention disclosure
- invention disclosures
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Commentary
An invention disclosure is a critical internal document ensuring timely protection of inventions, often drafted carefully to balance detailed description with confidentiality.
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