For Independent Inventors

Independent Wyoming Inventors

Got a better idea? Talk to Us!

For an inventor, getting an idea from the drawing board to the market can be a daunting task. The Wyoming Technology Transfer and Research Products Center (RPC) was established to simplify this process. The staff at the RPC can assist Wyoming inventors in technology transfer, the process of protecting, of marketing and of licensing innovations. Any one of these tasks can be intimidating to undertake as an inventor, but the RPC staff has the resources and skills to help inventors in all aspects of getting their ideas to the market.

What do we offer?

The Wyoming Technology Transfer and Research Products Center offers no-cost assistance to Wyoming inventors regarding patents, trademarks, copyright protection and commercialization. You can read more about our services for independent inventors here: Independent Inventor Brochure.We can aid an inventor in any or all of the following activities:

Reviewing proposals to evaluate ideas from a patenting perspective
Matching Wyoming Inventor's technical needs with resources and technical expertise at the University of Wyoming

How do you get assistance?

Email the RPC Staff at WyomingInvents@uwyo.edu or call us at 307-766-2520 for general information.

Confidentiality Agreement

To protect independent inventors' possible future patent rights it may be necessary to complete a Confidentiality Agreement. Please contact us to discuss.

Invention Disclosure Form

Tell us about your invention.

Inventor's Notebook

It is imperative that inventors keep a detailed notebook of their inventions. Find out why and how.

Organizations that Support Entrepreneurs

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