Computer-implemented method for securing intellectual property

摘要

A system and method for facilitating the patent preparation and filing process. The system and method of the present invention may integrate additional functionality such as automated docketing to further facilitate procurement of intellectual property. Embodiments provide a smart electronic invention disclosure form to be filled out and receives a filled-out invention disclosure in electronic form. The smart disclosure form may actively prompt an inventor to provide information related to best mode, enablement, and inventor identification. The completed smart disclosure form may be converted to a patent application by placing information from pre-selected fields in the invention disclosure form to pre-selected locations in the patent application. The patent application may be filed electronically at the patent office and such filing may trigger automatic calendaring of various reminders and deadlines.