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# Reviewing Invention Disclosures

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**The following steps are required to review Invention Disclosures:**
                  - Locate the "Invention Disclosure" field in the Invention Record
                  - Download or view the uploaded disclosure document
                  - Accept or reject the disclosure

## 1. Locate the "Invention Disclosure" field in the Invention Record

To review an invention disclosure, open the Invention Report Details Page and navigate to "Supporting Documents."

## 2. Download or view the uploaded disclosure document

The uploaded invention disclosure will appear under the "Current Document" column. Click on the document title to review the disclosure in a new window.

**HOW TO REVIEW AN INVENTION DISCLOSURE**

Each agency may have their own process for reviewing invention disclosures. However, the information in the disclosure uploaded should match (or reasonably match) the iEdison record and meet regulatory requirements. Pursuant to the regulations (37 CFR 401.14(c)(1)), the disclosure must include:
                    - Award number(s)
                    - Inventor(s)
                    - Description of invention ("sufficiently complete in technical detail to convey a clear understanding to the extent known at the time of the disclosure, of the nature, purpose, operation, and the physical, chemical, biological or electrical characteristics of the invention")
                    - Whether the invention has been identified in a publication, on sale, or public use	                       - If this has been published, the "Date of First Publication/Sale/Public Use" field within iEdison
                    - Whether a manuscript describing the invention has been submitted for publication	                       - If so, whether it has been accepted for publication at time of disclosure

## 3. Accept or reject the disclosure

If the invention disclosure satisfies all requirements, click the "Accept" button. The current date will auto-populate. Click the "Save Invention Report" button at the top of the window to save the report.

If the invention disclosure fails to meet any one of the requirements, click the "Reject" button. A popup window will require you to select the reason(s) for the rejection. (A list of reasons for rejection with explanations are provided in the next section.)

It's recommended you also include a written explanation in the "Comments" box so the organization fully understands how to remedy the issue.

Once the reason(s) has been selected and comments have been added, click the "Reject" button. Click the "Save Invention Report" button at the top of the window to save the report. At least one reason for the rejection must be checked for the report to be saved.

When an invention disclosure is rejected, the organization will receive a notification indicating the rejection and requiring them to correct the file or record accordingly.

## Rejection reasons:

-  **‹** Viewing or Modifying Invention Reports 
-  Title Election Decision: Responding to "Not Elect Title" Decisions **›** 

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