If your research has led to a discovery, new technology, or innovative idea with potential commercial value, the next step is to share it with the university through an invention disclosure. This step helps protect your work, evaluate its potential for intellectual property protection, and explore opportunities to bring the innovation beyond the lab through partnerships, licensing, or startup development.
Invention Disclosure Form
The Invention Disclosure Form allows WesternU researchers to formally document inventions, discoveries, or technologies developed through their research. By submitting the form, inventors provide important details about the innovation, its development, funding sources, and possible applications. This information allows the university to assess the invention, pursue appropriate intellectual property protection, and identify pathways to commercialization that can expand the impact of WesternU research.