Disclosure Number: ________
Name: ______________________________________________ Date: ____________________
One sentence description of novelty:
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Aspects of Invention:
apparatus method of use method of manufacture software
Which products is invention applicable to: ___________________________________________
What elements are not provided by company:__________________________________________
Are all elements sold together: _____________________________________________________
Have design around options been considered? yes no
Closest known prior art ___________________________________________________________
Related to other patents no yes, _____________________________________________
previously disclosed planned disclosure, disclosure date __________________________
Value Analysis
Invention will: enable new product provide addl. revenue from existing product enhance existing product provides additional barrier to entry
Does invention align with core business objectives? yes no
Technology will be applicable for 5 10 15 >20 years
Does invention provide licensing opportunities in other industries? yes no
If yes, which industries: _______________________________________________
Decision
perform search and report to committee perform search and file based on novelty
judgment file without search do not file defensive publication
Countries to file in: _______________________________________________________________
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Comments:
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