ON-LINE INVENTION DISCLOSURE APPROVAL SYSTEM
An on-line invention disclosure system includes a user computer ( 14 ) and a web server ( 12 ) having an identification subsystem ( 30 ). A database ( 18 ) is coupled to the server ( 12 ). The server provides user screens to the user to prompt users to provide user information to the server. The server receives disclosure information from the users and stores information in the database ( 18 ) and prompts the users to provide a password. Upon the proper password, access to the disclosure is granted. Before granting a docket number, approval is received from each of the inventors.
1 - 23 . (canceled)
24 . A method of forming an online invention disclosure comprising:
forming an invention disclosure online by entering a plurality of selected information including a first inventor identification information;
as the plurality of selected information is entered, storing the information in a central storage location; and
prompting approval of said first inventor.