--- sourceDocument: Australia Employee Service Management sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/employee-service-management Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Australia Employee Service Management ft:clusterId : - emplsm bundleId : - emplsm workflow : - Employee --- # Legal Invention Disclosure # Legal Invention Disclosure {#ariaid-title1} * Release version: Australia * * Updated March 12, 2026 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read Legal Invention Disclosure is a workflow that enables inventors to disclose their inventions in a structured manner. The application is installed by the Legal Simple Intellectual Property application. ## Get started {#legal-invention-disclosure-landing__section_xr3_sjg_tyb} |-|-| | [ExploreLearn about the features and benefits of Legal Invention Disclosure.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/uRaDw4INbaVJbv0ymy2qmQ "Learn more about Legal Invention Disclosure through a sample workflow and review the benefits it can provide.") | [ConfigureInstall and configure Legal Invention Disclosure, set up outside firms and outside counsels, and set up and configure inventor rewards.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/GVx0k0s2lOnpcXgbhkrGeQ "Install Legal Invention Disclosure and configure the requirements to enable efficient processing and tracking of patent requests.") | | [Manage Use Legal Invention Disclosure to manage patent requests, create related matter, facilitate the application process, and track progress.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/qrkiqefil8ay_UNvN8x8Jw "Legal Invention Disclosure provides a streamlined process for inventors to request an application for a patent and for that request to be reviewed both internally and externally by outside counsels. The application is then submitted to patent authorities. You can choose to reward inventors at selected stages of the application process.") | [ReferenceGet details about components such as roles, tables, and forms.](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Xb62m1L0ATBs33ybeyv0bA "Reference topics provide additional information about the forms that you use in Legal Invention Disclosure.") | [ ] {#legal-invention-disclosure-landing__table_yr3_sjg_tyb} ## Request apps on the Store {#legal-invention-disclosure-landing__id_r2y_423_3tb} Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) to view all the available apps, and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/store-release-notes/sn-store-release-notes.html).{#legal-invention-disclosure-landing__inline-send-to-store} ## Troubleshoot and get help {#legal-invention-disclosure-landing__section_i5s_tln_dyb} * [Ask or answer questions in the Legal Service Delivery community forum](https://community.servicenow.com/community?id=community_forum&sys_id=75291a2ddbd897c068c1fb651f9619f3) * [Search the Known Error Portal for known error articles](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0597477) * [Learn more about how to create your own apps on the developer site.](https://developer.servicenow.com/dev.do#!/) * [Contact Customer Service and Support](https://support.servicenow.com/now?draw=case) {#legal-invention-disclosure-landing__ul_j5s_tln_dyb} * **[Exploring Legal Invention Disclosure](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/uRaDw4INbaVJbv0ymy2qmQ)** Learn more about Legal Invention Disclosure through a sample workflow and review the benefits it can provide. * **[Configure Legal Invention Disclosure](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/GVx0k0s2lOnpcXgbhkrGeQ)** Install Legal Invention Disclosure and configure the requirements to enable efficient processing and tracking of patent requests. * **[Using the Legal Invention Disclosure](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/qrkiqefil8ay_UNvN8x8Jw)** Legal Invention Disclosure provides a streamlined process for inventors to request an application for a patent and for that request to be reviewed both internally and externally by outside counsels. The application is then submitted to patent authorities. You can choose to reward inventors at selected stages of the application process. * **[Legal Invention Disclosure reference](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Xb62m1L0ATBs33ybeyv0bA)** Reference topics provide additional information about the forms that you use in Legal Invention Disclosure. **Related concepts** * [Legal Simple Privacy](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/rworJxK_wA8kRoHdXTyDwA "The ServiceNow Legal Simple Privacy application provides a mechanism to raise a Privacy Assessment request to resolve privacy related concerns.") * [Legal Simple Compliance](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/VixTXWOXmhdOIWlXmYXnDQ "The ServiceNow Legal Simple Compliance suite provides prebuilt legal workflows to submit and manage legal compliance requests.") **Related reference** * [Legal Content Review](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Y2PidjX9KshQ0WOwL8hKCw "The ServiceNow Legal Content Review application enables employees to raise a legal review request of any marketing materials, collaterals, or presentation contents and resolve the issues.") * [Legal Digital Forensics](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/U9ETxZd~HJyHZU7UMpAk7g "The ServiceNow Legal Digital Forensics application enables you to handle digital forensics requests for data discovery related to custodial and non-custodial data sources that are subject to investigations or litigation.") * [Legal Investigations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/LjuIh0XRZV7gaUDVusPBjA "The ServiceNow Legal Investigations application enables Legal departments to accept complaints from a simple intake process through multiple channels. The legal team can organize and conduct detailed legal investigations including interviews, gathering evidence, and preparing final reports along with recommended actions.") * [Legal Simple Contracts](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bJlP4s_5Xlg~tRlPSaCTTg "The ServiceNow Legal Simple Contracts application enables employees to submit legal requests for getting legal support and guidance for contracts. For example, they can submit legal requests for the creation of Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA) documents with third parties or the review of sales contracts or third-party contracts. The legal department can manage and process them from a centralized location.") * [Gifts and Entertainment Compliance](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Qm75WoYonCZ_k9PUw77Lpg "The ServiceNow Gifts and Entertainment Compliance enables you to manage disclosures from employees giving or receiving gifts or entertainment to internal or external parties to ensure they comply with company policies.") * [Legal Conflict of Interest](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/zEkd3bTGIb_UZql_WlvhUA "Legal Conflict of Interest enables you to manage the disclosure, approval, and registry of conflict of interest that might arise from employees having competing interests or loyalties. Employees can submit disclosures using the conversational interface of ServiceNow Otto in Virtual Agent or intake form available in the Employee Center.") * [Legal Stock Preclearance](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/AVcSTIZrthMExvQIBq1JFQ "Legal Stock Preclearance enables you to manage stock preclearance requests complying with the company’s stock preclearance policy. You can set up trading windows, manage an access persons list, and approve or reject stock preclearance requests.") * [Legal Hold Notification](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/2eqXag4prsP7U1RJzpummw "The ServiceNow Legal Hold Notification application helps organizations manage their legal obligations to preserve relevant information when a legal hold is issued. It enables you to submit a legal hold matter, add custodians, send notices, and close the legal hold matter, to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.")