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Check out this interesting piece from WIPO magazine, by Holly Fechner and Ann Cathcart Chaplin, about The Inventor's Patent Academy. This is a free online course from Invent Together that helps inventors understand the patenting process and prepare to file for their own patents. The course also explores certain challenges faced by inventors from underrepresented groups.

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🛡️💡 Ever wondered how inventors safeguard their brilliant ideas while they're still in the works? 💭💼 A provisional patent application acts as a placeholder, offering patent-pending status for up to a year, giving innovators time to refine their creations before committing to a full patent. 📝✨ It's like a safety net for your brainchild, providing crucial protection and peace of mind in the competitive landscape of invention. 🚀🔒 #ProvisionalPatent #InnovationProtection #PatentPending #IntellectualProperty

Building Trust to Drive an Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem The Renewing American Innovation Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies recently hosted a panel discussion highlighting a new report commissioned by Invent Together called, “The Role of Trust in Advancing Equity in Innovation.” The report reveals several barriers to equity in invention, highlighting the urgent need to build trust within the innovation ecosystem. One of the main recommendations in the report for building trust and closing the inventor diversity gap was to increase the knowledge and awareness of patenting. According to the study, new inventors with at least some knowledge were more than twice as likely to know where to start and who to talk to pursue a patent. However, more than 80% of potential inventors report having minimal to no knowledge of patents. To bridge this gap, resources like The Inventors Patent Academy (TIPA) are invaluable. TIPA is a free, online course that is designed to help historically underrepresented inventors understand patenting, intellectual property, and the application process. Developed by Invent Together in collaboration with Qualcomm, TIPA has been recognized as an exemplary IP education program by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in the National Strategy for Inclusive Innovation. This course is a great first step for inventors, as it provides foundational education about the patent system along with trust building and transparency about the patent application process. Take steps today to educate yourself and others on the importance of trust in driving an inclusive innovation ecosystem. Here are three simple actions: Watch - The CSIS Panel Discussion on the report launch. Read the Report - The Role of Trust in Advancing Equity in Innovation Share and Take - The Inventors Patent Academy! https://lnkd.in/gtbf2DiW Join the movement, shape the future!  #Diversity #innovation #equity #inclusion

Hear first-hand how The Inventor's Patent Academy #TIPA is a tool that can help us achieve an #inclusiveinnovation #IP ecosystem. Listen to the AUTM podcast to learn more.

If you ask us, this is the *perfect* time to start your patenting journey. Sign up for The Inventor's Patent Academy free online course — a unique tool designed to help inventors of all backgrounds apply for their first patent 💡✔️ Learn about #TIPA: https://bit.ly/3wpoQ2u

The Inventor's Patent Academy (a.k.a #TIPA! 🎓) is a totally free e-learning course that makes navigating the patent system easier for first-time applicants and aspiring inventors. Sign up to learn how to protect YOUR biggest ideas 💡 https://lnkd.in/gUefCpGf #InventTogether #PatentDiversity

ICYMI: The Inventor's Patent Academy is making a major impact in increasing #PatentDiversity 👏💡 Read more about #TIPA's free e-learning course in this recent World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Magazine feature by Ann Chaplin and Holly Fechner. #TIPA #InclusiveInnovation https://lnkd.in/dvkp7hpU

We made the list for top public universities granted utility patents in 2023 by the National Academy of Inventors. Read this article written by yours truly to learn more!

Partner Steve Gardner will present "Potluck Inventions: When Everyone Brings a Dish, Who Owns the Dinner?" at the AUTM Annual Meeting 2024 on 2/21. He will discuss a review the law of inventorship and recent case law differentiating mere prior art from inventive contributions among academic researchers. They will also discuss issues arising when new inventors or new owners are discovered, including foreign filing, inventor shares of revenue and ability to license the invention. #techtransfer #ip #patentlaw #RIHE https://lnkd.in/gS8NQcMv