Date of submission establishes time frames for all future actions. Must be complete in technical detail. There is no single format for disclosure, acceptable in any form. Cover letter stating existence of invention, and written technical detail, signed by the inventor. Must be in writing, fax copy acceptable.
Subcontractors retain rights to their subject inventions.
May submit as a paper document, or electronically if an Edison account has been established. If disclosed publicly, this period is decreased. Commensurate with report of any initial patent filing, unless the invention is being licensed as an unpatented biological material or research tool. At this time, NIH must be the primary agency for the particular invention in order to exercise this licensing option. In this situation, as there will be no initial patent filing, the confirmatory license is due to NIH at the time the licensed but not patented status is elected in Edison.