Introduction

HEC has developed a program which allows for submission of research ideas, published papers, thesis synopsis and such other material which describes the potential invention for evaluation for patentability. It is certified that the submission will remain completely confidential and no step will be taken without the consent of the inventors. The purpose of this evaluation is simply to determine patentability. In case an invention is determined to be patentable, the inventor will be encouraged to file for an international patent. To make sure that this process is completely confidential, the inventor is required to create an account to which only he/she has access. The inventor will also be able to track the progress on the evaluation of his/her ideas as well as the recommendations to proceed with the filing of international patents on his/her account page.

Should it be decided that a patent will be filed; patent attorneys will contact the inventor to complete this process where the cost of this exercise will be paid by HEC.