How does submitting an Intellectual Property Disclosure Form affect communication of my research results?
Seeking intellectual property protection does not prevent scientific publication, and in most cases does not delay communication of research results. However, sharing your idea with anyone outside the University may compromise your intellectual property rights. To retain the potential for foreign patent protection, a patent application must be filed before any description of the invention is shared. Global patent laws can consider seminars, meetings, posters, abstracts, theses, journal articles, grant proposals, website content, blogs, email messages, and oral presentations methods of publication. Contact a Technology Strategy Manager to review your communication schedule – ideally three months in advance of a presentation or publication – to allow time for evaluation and for drafting a patent application.
