Submit an invention disclosure online !

You may now submit an invention disclosure electronically.  Just access the JHTT Data System here.  The information you submit is electronically added to our database system instantly, so we can begin work on it right away.  After it is submitted electronically, you can follow it's progress through the system.

Invention Disclosure
To disclose a new intellectual property, an Invention Disclosure form must be completed (now online), which includes assignment of ownership interest to the University. This form provides the necessary information about the intellectual property so JHTT staff can properly evaluate invention disclosures and pursue licensing opportunities. An invention may be any new and useful process (including computer programs), machine, article of manufacture, composition of matter, or related improvement. The process of invention begins with conception of the invention, and ends in reduction to practice (showing the invention obtains desired results). In order for an invention to be patentable it must have utility (be useful), it must be novel (new and original), and it must be non-obvious to one of ordinary skill in the field.  An invention may also be a copyrightable creative work.  Copyrightable creative works include websites, questionnaires, survey instruments, and videotapes.  JHTT will also file applications to protect valuable trademarks, including names given to widely-useful processes or instruments.

Completion of all sections of the form enables JHTT to efficiently process and review the invention disclosure. Additionally, faculty participation at this step is often the key to successful licensing of the invention. Because the inventors are the most knowledgeable of their field, they frequently provide JHTT with the most promising commercial leads in regard to licensing.

Submit an Invention Disclosure (PAPER)
You may also submit a disclosure by downloading and filing the following forms with the JHTT office, as described below.

To submit an Invention Disclosure:
The Invention Disclosure forms are available in three formats: a) patentable inventions ,b) un-patentable research materials, c) creative works. In some patentable invention cases there are biological materials associated. In this instance, completion of a supplemental Biological Materials Form is also needed to designate and include the specific names and descriptions of any tangible materials associated with the invention. Tangible property inventions, such as research tools for which patent protection is not appropriate, should be reported using the Tangible Property Disclosure and Assignment Form.  Copyrightable works should be reported using the Creative Work Disclosure Form.  Please select the form that best fits the nature of your disclosure (discussed above) and compatibility with your software from the choices below:

Patentable Inventions
Invention Disclosure form (Adobe PDF version)
Invention Disclosure form (Microsoft Word version)
Biological Material Supplemental Form (Adobe PDF version)
Biological Material Supplemental Form (Microsoft Word version)
Software Supplemental Form (Adobe PDF version)
Software Supplemental Form (Microsoft Word version)

Un-patentable Research Materials
Tangible Property Disclosure form (Adobe PDF version)
Tangible Property Disclosure form (Microsoft Word version)

Creative Works
Creative Work Disclosure Form (Adobe PDF version)
Creative Work Disclosure Form (Microsoft Word version)

Once you have completed your disclosure form, it is necessary for you to obtain signatures from each of the inventors named on the form and the signature from the Department Director of each department in which the invention was made. The JHTT cannot process the form without the required signatures.

Mail your form to:
Director
Johns Hopkins Technology Transfer
100 North Charles St., 5th Fl.
Baltimore, MD 21201

Once we have received your completed Invention Disclosure form, a Licensing Associate will begin to work on intellectual property issues after which the Technology Development Associate will begin to assess commercialization issues. Together the JHTT Associates will explore opportunities for licensing.

The Licensing Associate will contact you to arrange a meeting or conference call to further discuss the details of your invention. From the time we receive the form, it can take several weeks before we contact you and approximately 6 weeks to fully evaluate an invention disclosure.

To contact the Technology Development Assistant for initiation or status of an ROI, contact us at JHTT-Communications@jhu.edu.