1. Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer: USDA Office of Technology Transfer Patent Program Albert Tsui Patent Advisor Office of Technology Transfer 1

2. ARIS NEW INVENTION DISCLOSURE

3. Submitting An Invention Disclosure Identification Of Potential Invention Invention Disclosure – change in format ~ 2 years ago What remains the same - Scientist still initiates and submits through ARIS

5. Submitting An Invention Disclosure NEW INVENTION DISCLOSURE a. All information must be provided b. 115 release indicator check box c. Joint Inventor Entity Status d. Question 3 : can indicate if there is an affiliated 115 e. Question 3: List and upload pdfs of publications f. Must print, sign and upload executed inventors page g. Other Docs page-add charts, tables, graphs pertaining to invention

7. Three “Subject Matter” Committees Life Sciences Chemical Mechanical and Measurement 7 National Patent Committees

8. Schedule Of Committees Meet quarterly Scheduled at the beginning of fiscal year National Patent Committees:

9. Albert Tsui Patent Advisor Office of Technology Transfer 1815 N. University Street Peoria, IL 61604 (309) 681-6512 http://www.ars.usda.gov/Business/ Business.htm IP management and R&D partnerships for our scientists, customers & stakeholders

10. Sheri Whitehurst Legal Administrative Specialist Office of Technology Transfer 1815 N. University Street Peoria, IL 61604 (309) 681-6513 Sheri.Whitehurst@ars.usda.gov IP management and R&D partnerships for our scientists, customers & stakeholders