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Submit an Invention

Have an invention to submit to us? See this page for our online invention disclosure portal and guidance on when to submit.

OTL's Process

Read more information about the key steps of the disclosure and licensing process and the role of the inventor along the way.

Inventor Resources and Forms

Find helpful resources and forms for Stanford inventors, including an overview of OTL's process, inventor forms and template agreements, and intellectual property basics and policies.

Frequently Asked Questions for Inventors

Can't find what you're looking for? Check out this comprehensive list of answers to a variety of common questions about OTL and the licensing process aimed at inventors.

FOR STARTUPS

Stanford Startups

Are you an entrepreneurial Stanford student or faculty member interested in forming a startup company based on a Stanford invention? Click below for helpful resources, best practices, frequently asked questions, and more.