Foundational Inventor Awards

Innovation Begins
Long Before a Patent
Is Granted.

Recognize the ideas, creativity, and breakthroughs that lead to tomorrow’s patents.

Innovation team collaborating on new ideas and product designs

Why Wait Two Years to Say "Thank You"?

Early recognition acknowledges the effort behind every idea and keeps your innovators motivated throughout the entire process. Awards can support innovation at every step of the journey.

Idea

Spark of innovation begins

Foundational Awards

Disclosure

Recognize early contributions

Foundational Awards

Patent Application

Acknowledge the commitment

Foundational Awards

Patent Granted

Celebrate the achievement

Inventor Recognition

Milestones

Honor career milestones

Milestone Awards

Showcase

Display and share your innovation

Patent Walls

Benefits of Recognizing Early

  • Encourage More Innovation

    Employees are more likely to share ideas when innovation is recognized early.

  • Reinforce Creative Thinking

    Celebrate the process, not just the outcome.

  • Increase Participation

    Build excitement and momentum around your innovation program.

  • Strengthen Your Culture

    Recognition creates pride and sets innovation as a core value.

  • Keep Inventors Engaged

    The patent process can take years. Recognition doesn’t have to wait.

What Can You Recognize?

Celebrate the moments that fuel your innovation pipeline.

  • Invention
    Disclosures

    Recognize the first step in bringing an idea to life.

  • Patent
    Applications

    Reward momentum and commitment to innovation.

  • Trade
    Secrets

    Acknowledge valuable innovations kept confidential.

  • Technical
    Publications

    Celebrate knowledge sharing and thought leadership.

  • Innovation
    Challenges

    Honor creative problem solving and team collaboration.

  • Research
    Achievements

    Recognize scientific breakthroughs and advancements.

Foundational Award Ideas

Meaningful awards designed to recognize innovation at every stage.

Inventor Recognition Stickers and Patches

Stickers & Patches

Cool IP related stickers and patches make great motivational gifts for inventors.

Polished Silver Patent Coins

Coins

Our polished silver coins can be personalized for a varity of IP related recognition. Choose either simple personalization or a full color design.

Cast Stone Awards

Cast Stone Awards

We offer a variety of cast stone awards. Perfect for recognizing a variety of innovative efforts and IP achievements.

Black Acrylic Awards

Black Acrylic Awards

Perfect for those confidential trade secrets. Trade secret awards need not reveal any secret information, your simply recognizing the individual for their contributions.

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Interactive Magnetic Hexagons

Capable of being customized for just about any type of award, our magnetic hexagons prove to be one of our most popular and versatile award options.

Glass IP Recognition Awards

Crystal & Glass Awards

For those important IP recognition needs. A glass award signifies a significant accomplishment such as Innovator of the Year or celebrating a prolific inventors retirement.