Resources for Medical College of Wisconsin Inventors
Discover how your research can begin the journey of bringing "Patents to Patients."

Ideas and Inventions
Learn more about what makes an idea an "invention," what makes a researcher an "inventor," and whether an idea is patentable or not.
Understanding Ideas and Inventions
Disclosure
Sharing your idea is a crucial first step in the invention process.
Learn About Disclosures
Patents and Licenses
Following disclosure, your idea may enter the patent and licensing process to prepare your invention for industry.
Learn more about Patents and Licenses
Commerce and Industry
The OTD strives to foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the institution while engaging the broader business community.
Learn about Commerce and Industry