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Inventor Awards and Remuneration

Recognize and reward the innovation that drives your IP strategy.

Why Recognizing Inventors Matters

Recognizing inventors isn’t just good practice.
It’s essential to building a stronger IP portfolio.

CPI’s Inventor Awards & Remuneration module makes it easy to manage contributions, automate compensation, and meet regional requirements.

Whether you’re tracking bonuses or navigating complex laws in Germany and France, CPI ensures every contribution is logged, rewarded, and acknowledged.

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Behind every great patent is a great idea—and a great inventor.
Motivating and rewarding inventors boosts innovation, supports compliance, and strengthens your IP pipeline. CPI’s Inventor Awards & Remuneration module simplifies every step of this process, from contribution tracking to award distribution, all while adapting to your organization’s unique policies and local legal requirements.

Key Features That Help You Recognize & Reward Innovation

Streamlined Award Management

Track and manage inventor awards from invention disclosure to patent grant. Centralize all award-related data for easy access and management.

German & French Remuneration Compliance

Automatically calculate and report inventor awards in compliance with German and French laws, with options for lump-sum or annual distributions.

Highly Configurable Platform

Tailor the module to fit your company’s unique award criteria and valuation setups. Easily adjust award calculations and reporting formats.

Improved Inventor Recognition

Provide a transparent and efficient process for awarding inventors, boosting motivation and encouraging further innovation.

Detailed Analytic Reporting

Generate reports on award budgets, innovation trends, and inventor productivity, helping you gauge the success of your innovation program.

Reduced Administrative Burden

Automate calculations, distributions, and reporting to save time and reduce administrative overhead for your IP team.

Tackling Inventor Compensation Challenges with CPI

Challenge: Tracking inventor contributions in spreadsheets or emails is inefficient and error prone.
CPI’s Solution: A centralized system logs all inventor activity and supports consistent, rule-based recognition.

Challenge: Navigating German or French inventor compensation laws is complex.
CPI’s Solution: CPI’s module handles jurisdiction-specific requirements with prebuilt logic for each country.

Challenge: Inventors feel disconnected from the recognition process.
CPI’s Solution: A transparent, automated process increases trust, motivation, and participation.

Challenge: Manually calculating awards for multiple inventors and projects wastes time and invites mistakes.
CPI’s Solution: Built-in automation calculates fair awards using configurable rules.

Challenge: Stakeholders can’t evaluate innovation ROI or participation trends.
CPI’s Solution: Easy-to-use dashboards and exportable reports bring visibility and insight to your program.

Automate Inventor Awards Within CPI’s Patent Management System

CPI’s Inventor Awards & Remuneration module integrates seamlessly with the rest of your IP management ecosystem, giving you complete visibility into inventor contributions, compliance, and compensation at every stage of the innovation lifecycle.

Real-Time Patent Management System

Sync inventor data with granted patents to ensure recognition is aligned with IP milestones.

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Disclosure Management System

Track inventor participation from the initial submission of ideas through internal evaluation.

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Patent Cost Estimator

Incorporate award costs into your IP budgeting process for more accurate financial forecasting.

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IDS Module

Ensure that inventor-attributed references are captured and documented in your disclosure workflows.

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Patent Clearance Request​

Link inventor contributions to reviewed innovations and manage recognition even before filing decisions.

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Built-in API

Ensure that cleared and filed patents are renewed on time, without administrative overhead.

Automated Recognition for Inventors

With CPI’s Inventor Awards & Remuneration module, you don’t just manage awards—you promote a thriving innovation culture.
  • Motivate inventors through structured, transparent recognition
  • Reduce admin time and human error with automated workflows
  • Stay fully compliant with jurisdiction-specific requirements
  • Drive data-backed decisions with award analytics and reporting

Foster Innovation by Partnering with CPI

Creating a culture of innovation starts with recognizing and rewarding the individuals who drive it forward. CPI’s Inventor Awards & Remuneration module makes it easier to motivate and compensate your inventors while ensuring compliance with specific regulations, including Germany and France. Want to simplify your inventor award process? We’ll show you how to automate the process and build a culture of innovation. Contact us today to book a demo.
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FAQs

What is a Patent Clearance Request Module?
CPI’s Patent Clearance Request Module is a tool that helps organizations collect, evaluate, and clear new product ideas or innovations through automated workflows, ensuring freedom-to-operate (FTO) before launch.
The module connects directly with CPI’s Real-Time Patent System, enabling instant access to global patent data for automated conflict checking and informed decision-making.
Yes, the module features fully configurable intake forms with various question types, mandatory fields, and tailored formats to suit your organizational needs.

Internal staff across departments can submit ideas, while designated legal, technical, and IP teams can be assigned to review and clear requests via automated routing.

By integrating real-time patent data and performing early conflict checks, the system helps prevent infringement and strengthens your IP strategy from the start.
Can the platform track innovation trends or submission metrics?
Yes, the module includes reporting tools that help track submissions, review timelines, approval rates, and other key innovation metrics.
Absolutely. CPI’s platform is built with enterprise-level security, ensuring your submissions and IP data are kept confidential and protected.
Yes, access can be granted to external stakeholders with role-based permissions, allowing secure collaboration on reviews and evaluations.
CPI provides unlimited training and support to ensure your team can make the most of the module from day one—and beyond.
Getting started is easy. Contact us here to schedule a personalized demo and see how the Patent Clearance Request Module fits into your innovation pipeline.

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