FAQs about Inventions & Patents
Question: If I invent something during my grant, who owns the invention?
Answer - If research findings result in inventions, grantees have the right to retain title to these inventions, as long as they abide by the provisions of the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980, as implemented in 37 CFR 401, for their utilization, commercialization, and public availability.
Question: Are taxes withheld from the royalty payments?
Answer - Normally, no.
Question: How can I find out if my invention is already patented?
Answer - Public users may perform preliminary searches of patent information in a variety of formats including on-line, microfilm, and print at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Public Search Facility located in Alexandria, VA.
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