How we verify

iInvent exists so an inventor can trust what they read here. That trust has to be earned page by page, so this is how we work — and how to hold us to it.

Claims trace to primary sources

Facts on iInvent — fees, deadlines, legal requirements, procedures — come from primary sources: national and regional patent offices, WIPO, and official fee schedules and statutes. Where a figure or rule appears, our standard is that it can be traced to the official source, and we are progressively linking those sources directly on each page. If you find a claim you can't trace, that's a gap — tell us and we'll fix it.

Everything is dated

Every article shows when it was published and when it was last revised. Fees and timelines are checked against official schedules, and we state the date they were verified. Patent rules change; an undated fact is a trap, so we don't ask you to trust an undated one.

Always confirm fees and deadlines with the official patent office before you act — that's not a disclaimer, it's the correct final step of any filing decision.

How content is produced

Our editorial process uses modern tools, including AI assistance, for drafting and research — and every page is reviewed by a person before it goes live. No article is published unread. Where outside experts or institutions contribute or review content, we say so on the article itself, with names and dates.

Corrections, at speed

When we learn something is wrong, we fix it — our standard is the same day the error is verified — and material corrections are noted on the article. To report an error, use the contact form or write to info@iinvent.co. Corrections are the most valuable mail we get.

No one buys our conclusions

iInvent is free, carries no advertising, and sells nothing to inventors. No firm, sponsor, or institution can pay to change what a page says. Contributed content, where it exists, is published under our editorial standards and marked as contributed — the final word on every page is ours.

What iInvent is not

iInvent is an educational reference. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create any professional relationship. For decisions that carry legal consequences — filing, disclosure, contracts, disputes — work with a qualified practitioner in your jurisdiction. Our job is to make you the best-informed person in that conversation.