New Product Idea Disclosure Form

New Product Idea Disclosure

In accordance with the WHOI Intellectual Property Policy (January 1, 2015) If you have new or improved solution to a problem, or just an idea on how to solve the problem, you may have a patentable invention. To report your idea, contact the WHOI Office for Technology Transfer (OTT), techtransfer@whoi.edu. If you prefer, you can fill out this form. If you have any questions about this document or the WHOI Intellectual Property Policy contact the Office of Technology Transfer (techtransfer@whoi.edu).

Name*
First Last
Email*
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Product Idea Title*
Brief Description*
Please provide a brief description of the proposed product.
Relevant File
Please attach any relevant publications, grant proposals, drafts or sketches you have as a single file.
Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, doc, docx, txt, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Product & problem it solves
Novel steps or parts compared to existing products
Advantages over existing products
Uses or Markets
Uses, markets for the product idea, and any companies in this space, if known.
Public Discussion
Are you planning to publicly discuss this idea? (papers, conferences, presentations, grant proposals, thesis, sale, demos, etc) If yes, please describe. Give dates and please attach any relevant documents.
Public Discussion Relevant File
Accepted file types: pdf, png, jpg, doc, docx, txt, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Name
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