Public Disclosure

Term: Public Disclosure

Definition: Making an invention, or technology, public knowledge. Can be accomplished in many ways including publication, presentation, etc. Patent rights must be filed within twelve (12) months of public disclosure in order to preserve the inventor's rights.


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Lindsey Leist