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Filling out the Invention Disclosure Form (IDF) is a crucial step in protecting your innovations. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to assist users in completing the form accurately and efficiently online.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the Invention Disclosure Form.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin with Section 1: Technology Title. Enter a concise title that does not reveal unique details of your invention.
3. In Section 2: Persons Submitting This Disclosure, list the individuals involved. For each person, include their first name, last name, employment status, Duke Unique ID, department, work phone, email, contribution to the invention, and the percentage of royalty share they will receive.
4. Select the appropriate ownership category in Section 3. You can check more than one category if it applies.
5. Provide details in Section 4: Source of Funds. List all funding sources and include the necessary grant or contract IDs.
6. In Section 5, answer whether you used materials from other sources and provide necessary details if applicable.
7. Complete Section 6: Other Obligations. Disclose any organizations or individuals that may have rights to the technology and any relevant agreements.
8. Section 7 requires a detailed description of your invention. Include the date of conception, how it was documented, and how it works. Discuss its novelty and utility.
9. In Section 8, disclose any public disclosures of the invention. If applicable, provide full details of written publications and other forms of disclosure.
10. Collect signatures from all submitters as well as the department chair in the designated area at the end of the form.
11. Finally, review the completed form for accuracy and clarity. After ensuring everything is correct, save your changes, and consider downloading, printing, or sharing the completed IDF.

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