Made a discovery you want to commercialize? It all starts with an invention disclosure.
Submitting an invention disclosure is the first formal step to move your innovation or research discovery towards commercialization, patenting or licensing. Disclosures help our team gather the information needed to help protect your discoveries.
The disclosure includes a description of your invention, a list of the inventors and information about what funding and resources were used to create it. Our team of technology transfer managers will work with you to assess the intellectual property position of the invention, and assess market potential to ensure optimal success.
Ready to submit your invention?
UBC uses Wellspring’s Sophia database for intellectual property and agreement management. UBC researchers can submit their invention disclosures using Sophia’s online portal, which allows them to track the progress of your submission. Check out our guide for best practices and frequently asked questions.
What to know about publicly disclosing your invention
Public disclosures can be made in writing, in print, electronically or orally, which includes journal publications, posters or oral presentations, or discussions with companies or other external collaborations. Note that public disclosures of an invention can limit the ability to obtain the patent protection that may be necessary to commercialize or mobilize a technology.
If you plan to make a public disclosure for an invention that you feel may be patentable, please speak with our team of technology transfer managers in advance so that we can provide guidance and help maximize your potential for success.
