AIA will make every effort to maintain the confidentiality of each entry received. However, you can minimize the exposure. We will do our best to insure that the lifted web page and the information below remain current. The USPO Invention Disclosure program allows you to prove authorship of your idea for up to two years before applying for a patent. This establishes a date for your invention which can be an important factor should a lawsuit arise.
Photographs are acceptable.
Each page should be numbered. The disclosure must be submitted in duplicate and must be signed by the inventor and accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. The duplicate papers will be stamped with an identifying number and returned for the inventor's record. At the same time, we take precautions to insure the secrecy of your invention. We have chosen our judges from local businesses and institutions that have long-standing ties with the community.