Inventors

Bioventures' Pathway to Patents

The invention disclosure process can be overwhelming at times, which is why we have broken down the step by step process for you. Here you can read the timeline in a simple and clear way. If you are an inventor, click here to read a more detailed description of the process.

Step 1

Invention Disclosure

Submit the invention disclosure form stating the current status of your invention.

Step 2

Technology Assessment Report

Our team will complete the TAR, a structured summative document regarding your invention. This includes a snapshot of colesely related inventions, and preliminary market analysis.

Step 3

Technology Assessment Deck

The slide deck helps us focus the technology assessment report even more and allows us to send the information to individuals in the industry to help us assess the technology.

Step 4

Patent and Copyright Committee Presentation

The Bioventures team preset the technology to the Committee with the collaboration of the inventor.

Step 6

Determination

After the Patent and Copyright Committee meet, there are 3 possible determinations.

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To start the process, the first step is to fill out the Invention Disclosure Questionnaire. Log in to Wellspring Sophia and click “Login through UAMS”.

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Opportunities

Apply Now: Healthcare Innovation Sprint at UCA

Are you a student passionate about solving real-world healthcare challenges? The Healthcare Innovation Sprint, hosted by Arkansas Conductor, is a four-day, all-expenses-paid residential camp for rising juniors, seniors, recent grads, and graduate or doctoral students from Arkansas colleges and universities. Participants will collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to tackle real healthcare problems with mentorship from experts in entrepreneurship, medicine, and innovation. 📌 Application Deadline: April 25 Apply Now.

April 3, 2025

Events

BioVentures at the AUTM Annual Meeting

It was a privilege to join fellow innovators at the AUTM Annual Meeting March 2-5 in National Harbor, Maryland, where we celebrated 50 years of propelling technology transfer forward. BioVentures and our colleagues nationwide remain committed to advancing innovation that transforms the future. The BioVentures team learned about the latest industry trends and ideas for accelerating discoveries from the lab to the marketplace. Thank you to everyone who connected with us and contributed to these vital discussions. Keep the conversation going: connect with our team on LinkedIn: Eric Peterson, John Sherrill, Michael Geranen, Stefanie Kennon-McGill

April 3, 2025

Events

Student Innovator Award to Debut at Student Research Day

BioVentures will announce the Student Innovator Award on April 17 at Student Research Day. This new opportunity recognizes and supports innovative student research with the potential for translational and commercial success. Visit the BioVentures booth at the event to learn more about intellectual property, patenting, entrepreneurship and commercialization. All Student Research Day participants are eligible – no additional application required. Student Research Day is 3 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, April 17, in the I. Dodd Wilson Building, UAMS Little Rock Campus. Thank you to UAMS Research & Innovation, the UAMS Graduate School and the Faculty Academic Senate for organizing this event! Click here to learn more.

April 3, 2025

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