Disclosure Disclosure identifies innovative work, the principals involved, and funding sources. A disclosure document may be used as the basis for opening a formal case file relating to the innovative work. It can also trigger certain University obligations with regard to external sponsors of research. The form requires basic identifying information pertaining to the work. The Software Disclosure does not convey ownership of rights in the innovation to the University or imply that the University has either an ownership or financial interest.
Different technologies require different disclosure forms.
If you are unsure which form is appropriate for you, please contact a Technology Manager . For patentable subject matter, disclosure requires a specification of the inventive elements of the innovation. For software, disclosure requires a specification of the software function, an inventory of the files and documentation that comprise the software, and a brief description of the platform requirements for implementing the software. For other materials, disclosure requires a description of the various parts of the innovation in sufficient detail that an independent observer would be able to differentiate what is included in the disclosure from other, potentially related works.