INVENTION DATEUSPTO DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT PROGRAMThe best proof of your "invention date" is to file your invention documents with the USPTO Disclosure Document Program. This is not a patent application or a patent, so public disclosure should not be made after using this program. For a fee of $35 the USPTO will confidentially retain your invention documents that you prepare and will certify the date of receipt. The day that the USPTO receives your invention documents is almost undisputable by another that you were not the inventor by that date. However, you should still maintain detailed records after the filing of your invention documents with the USPTO Disclosure Document Program because of potential significant modifications you may make that are not included with the originally filed documents. It should be noted that mailing yourself the invention documents in a sealed envelope is not considered a proper way to insure your invention date. LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This web site provides general information only, not legal advice. You should not act upon this information without independent legal counsel. You must read and agree to the Terms of Service before viewing this web site. The NIFC is not associated with any Federal or State government agency. If you have been harmed by an invention marketing company or patent attorney, you should immediately seek the legal assistance of a reputable attorney licensed in your state. Michael S. Neustel is licensed to practice law only in North Dakota and in the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Michael S. Neustel is the owner of Neustel Law Offices, LTD and Neustel Software, Inc. Statements made in this web site are merely opinions of the National Inventor Fraud Center, Inc. and should not be interpreted as factual. Neither Michael S. Neustel nor the NIFC market inventions, provide market analyses or provide marketability analyses for inventors. You are strongly encouraged to investigate any company or law firm you plan to work with and do not rely solely upon this web site when selecting a company to work with. Only you can determine if the companies listed on this web site are reputable or not. Copyright 1998-2010 National Inventor Fraud Center, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |