To make things easier for Bounty Hunters, Bounty Postings also include a list of key terms to keep in mind during your hunt, and any figures that might be of interest or use to you. Maybe you read about the information we're looking for in a trade journal 10 years ago - or wrote about it in your doctoral thesis last month. Do a little footwork, Web work, library work - whatever it takes to find the reference you know is out there. Visit our Prior Art Tutorial for more tips on successful searches. Essentially, a successful submission must satisfy the criteria specifically outlined by the bounty poster.
Useful submissions can take several forms.
The best ones are printed publications such as journal articles, trade publications, conference abstracts, doctoral dissertations, instruction manuals, design specifications, or similar documents. But, if you have something that you're not sure about and think might be relevant, contact us about it at the address specified on the bounty posting you're responding to. We'll let you know how best to proceed and exactly what information you should send us. Don't forget that all interactions with us are completely confidential. See our Prior Art Tutorial for more information.