Once the invention is disclosed to OTT, what is the evaluation process?
An invention disclosed to OTT is reviewed by OTT professional staff to determine its patentability and commercial viability. The appropriate OTT staff will be in consultation with the inventor(s). Within 1 month, a decision will be made whether or not to file a patent application to protect the invention. However, if a publication is imminent, the process of reviewing, drafting, and filing a patent application may be accelerated in order to preserve patent rights.
