New Study Finds Building Trust is Key Driver for Inventing and Patenting, Especially for Women and People of Color
By illuminating barriers to engagement in the U.S. patent system, the study also provides a roadmap for building trust and closing inventor diversity gaps by increasing knowledge and awareness of patents and resources available to inventors, expanding access to service providers and resources for inventors, improving workplace culture, and adopting policies and practices at institutions that facilitate idea sharing.
This report was commissioned by Invent Together Coalition, which also joined Qualcomm to create The Inventor’s Patent Academy (TIPA), an e-learning course developed by diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders.
Additional Resources
This report is part of a larger ongoing effort to engage diverse innovators in the patenting process. There are a number of free resources that have already been developed to help innovators navigate the patenting journey; the survey results will help inform the development and evolution of others. Learn about some of these valuable free resources below.
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Discovery
Why get a Patent? Intellectual property (IP) is a valuable asset that drives innovation. IP can promote economic growth, provide a competitive advantage, and play a role in solving the challenges facing societies.
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Learning
The Inventor’s Patent Academy (TIPA) is a free e-learning course that helps innovators understand the patenting process and prepare to apply for a patent - created by the Invent Together Coalition and Qualcomm.
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Resources
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office offers free legal assistance for preparing to file a patent through its Patent Pro Bono Program. Their Pro Se Assistance Program helps inventors and small businesses protect their intellectual property.