Invention disclosures are the starting point of every patent in ArcPrime. A disclosure captures the core details of an invention and moves through a structured lifecycle -- from initial submission by an inventor, through internal review and prior art analysis, to a final committee decision on whether to file.
📷 The disclosure list view showing disclosures grouped by stage with colored status indicators
Key Capabilities
Structured submission -- Inventors submit disclosures manually or by uploading documents for AI-assisted auto-fill.
Stage-based workflow -- Each disclosure moves through configurable stages that reflect your organization's review process.
AI-powered analysis -- ArcPrime generates prior art searches, questions for inventors, and draft reviews automatically.
Committee review -- Patent committee members vote on disclosures and leave comments visible to internal counsel.
Signature collection -- Collect inventor signatures electronically before sending disclosures to outside counsel.
How It Works
When an inventor submits a disclosure, ArcPrime creates a record with a unique docket number and places it in the first stage of your workflow. From there, internal counsel reviews the disclosure, runs AI-assisted prior art searches, and generates clarifying questions for the inventor. The disclosure advances through stages until it reaches a committee vote or a final approval decision. Once approved, ArcPrime assigns internal and external counsel, sets filing jurisdictions, and prepares the disclosure for outside counsel.
📷 A single disclosure detail page showing the summary, inventors, and stage indicator
Common Use Cases
Use Case | How ArcPrime Helps |
Inventor submits an idea | Upload documents or fill out the form manually; AI auto-fills fields from uploaded documents |
Counsel screens submissions | Filter and search disclosures by stage, date, or assigned counsel |
Committee evaluates disclosures | Members vote to approve, reject, or abstain with comments |
Preparing for outside counsel | Assign counsel, select filing jurisdictions, and add drafting instructions on approval |
Getting Started
To submit your first disclosure, see How to Submit a New Disclosure. If you prefer to let AI extract details from existing documents, see How to Auto-Fill a Disclosure from Documents.
Related Articles
Disclosure Stages Explained -- Understand each stage and what triggers transitions
How to Search and Filter Disclosures -- Find disclosures using the list view
Committee Voting and Approval -- How patent committees make filing decisions
Disclosure General Settings -- Configure organization-wide disclosure preferences