Welcome to the Advocacy Subcommittee!
Our Goal:
Advocating for a strong and equitable IP system to advance chemistry
Common Inventorship and Patent Ownership Questions
Frequent questions among potential inventors relates to who should be considered an inventor on a patent application and who owns the invention—especially if their invention is in a different field from their work-related research, or [...]
Equitable Recognition: Celebrating Innovators in Chemistry
The the importance of equitable recognition in the field of chemistry, why it matters, and the ways in which the ACS is working towards this goal.
Educational Resources for Chemical Professionals: Empowering Chemistry through Intellectual Property
A roundup of educational resources (books, courses, webinars etc.) about intellectual property that would be beneficial to ACS members.