Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: USDA Office of Technology Transfer Patent Program
Albert TsuiPatent Advisor
Office of Technology Transfer
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ARIS NEW INVENTION DISCLOSURE
Submitting An Invention DisclosureIdentification Of Potential Invention
Invention Disclosure – change in format ~ 2 years agoWhat remains the same - Scientist still initiates and submits through ARIS
Submitting An Invention Disclosure
NEW INVENTION DISCLOSURE
a. All information must be provided
b. 115 release indicator check box
c. Joint Inventor Entity Status
d. Question 3 : can indicate if there is an affiliated 115
e. Question 3: List and upload pdfs of publications
f. Must print, sign and upload executed inventors page
g. Other Docs page-add charts, tables, graphs pertaining to invention
Three “Subject Matter” Committees
• Life Sciences• Chemical • Mechanical and Measurement
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National Patent Committees
Schedule Of Committees
• Meet quarterly• Scheduled at the beginning of fiscal
year
National Patent Committees:
Albert TsuiPatent Advisor
Office of Technology Transfer1815 N. University Street
Peoria, IL 61604(309) 681-6512
http://www.ars.usda.gov/Business/Business.htm
IP management and R&D partnerships for our scientists,
customers & stakeholders
Sheri WhitehurstLegal Administrative
Specialist
Office of Technology Transfer1815 N. University Street
Peoria, IL 61604(309) 681-6513
IP management and R&D partnerships for our scientists,
customers & stakeholders