Does submitting an Invention Disclosure to the TTO secure patent protection?
Submitting an invention disclosure does not directly result in any form of protection. The IDF initiates the protection process, however, full protection will not occur until a patent is issued by the USPTO. Typically, this process takes three years. You will be kept well informed of the process and should the TTO decide to not seek patent protection for your technology, you will be given the opportunity to pursue protection on your own.
Related Questions
- After I submit an Invention Disclosure Form (IDF) to AP&C, how long will it be before I know whether or not a patent application (or other type of application) will be filed?
- Does filing an invention disclosure with the OTM protect patent rights?
- Does submitting an Invention Disclosure to OTC secure protection?
