Intellectual property & patent playbook

Clear, practical guidance for when to protect inventions, how to document discoveries, and how to work with tech transfer and commercialization partners.

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Invention disclosure & IP capture form

Interactive, standardized invention disclosure that captures inventors, dates, evidence, prior art, commercial potential, and clear next steps for tech transfer or patent review. Designed to save time, preserve patent options, and make submissions reproducible and auditable.

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IP & Open Innovation Decision Tree

A practical decision guide and checklist to help teams choose between patenting, open sharing, hybrid approaches, or partnership strategies — with clear next steps for documenting inventions, handling publications, and engaging tech transfer.

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