iEdison System Update: Easier Invention Reporting for Researchers
Published Date: 9/17/2026
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Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is updating the iEdison system, which helps researchers report inventions made with federal funding. This affects over 6,000 users who must submit invention and patent info, with some changes to reporting rules. The update aims to keep things smooth and clear, with a 30-day public comment window starting now—no extra costs, just better paperwork!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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iEdison reporting burden for federal recipients
If your business or nonprofit receives Federal research funding, you must report inventions, patent activity, and utilization information using the iEdison system to comply with the Bayh‑Dole Act. The notice estimates 6,193 respondents will file invention, patent, and utilization records and 22 will file domestic manufacturing waiver requests; average time per response is 1.25 hours for invention records, 0.75 hours for patent records, 25 minutes for utilization records, and 13 hours for waiver requests, totaling 38,706 + 23,224 + 77,413 + 286 = 139,629 burden hours.
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