Inventorship Analysis and Determination

The contract requires the performance of legal and technical analysis to accurately determine inventorship for inventions developed at the University of Montana, ensuring full compliance with United States Patent and Trademark Office regulations. This work involves reviewing technical documentation, research records, and contributions made by individuals to establish who legally qualifies as an inventor under federal patent law, with particular attention to the criteria of conception and reduction to practice. The analysis must be thorough, well-documented, and defensible in the context of patent applications and potential disputes. Efforts under this subcontract must be completed by the July 1, 2026 deadline, following a posting date of June 17, 2026, and must adhere to the North American Industry Classification System code 541110, which pertains to legal services. The work is being managed by the state of Montana through its designated agency, with all performance tasks expected to be carried out in alignment with institutional and federal patent standards, though no specific location or point of contact is provided in the posting. Interested parties must submit their responses through the designated online portal before the deadline.