Invention disclosures engineers actually fill in.
Erfindium guides engineers through a structured, step-by-step disclosure process and gives the internal team complete, review-ready submissions from the start.
For German companies that want less paperwork between an idea and its first review.
The Problem
An invention can go unreported simply because writing it up feels like too much work.
Long forms and unclear questions make it easy to put off a disclosure. A useful idea can stay in a notebook or an email thread without ever reaching the person who could assess it.
And when a submission is missing key details, the patent manager has to chase them before the review can begin.
The Solution
Erfindium is a software product that makes invention disclosures painless for engineers to submit, and effortless for patent managers to review.
Engineers get a step-by-step guided submission. Reviewers get structured, complete disclosures, ready to evaluate on first read, with fewer follow-up questions.
The system supports the process around disclosure with clearer inputs, better organization and faster first-pass review, without replacing legal or IP judgement.
Who It Is For
Erfindium is built for German engineering and R&D teams that review employee inventions in-house or with external patent attorneys.
It is especially useful if you still collect disclosures through forms, documents or email.
Who uses it
- Engineering teams
- R&D teams in the Mittelstand
- Patent managers and in-house IP teams
Working with patent counsel
Give your patent attorney an organised description of the invention to work from.
About
I’m Cian Hamilton, the founder of Erfindium. I have an MSc in Physics and over three years of experience as a patent manager.
I’m building Erfindium to make the work of submitting and reviewing inventions easier.
The pilot helps me see where engineers get stuck and what reviewers still need to ask.
FAQ
Does this replace patent attorneys or legal review?
No. Erfindium helps prepare the disclosure. Patent attorneys and IP managers remain responsible for the assessment and legal advice.
Who handles the data? Is it kept private?
Get in touch to discuss where data is stored, which services process it and who has access before setting up a pilot.
What does deployment look like?
Each company gets a separate installation with its own credentials and data. We discuss the setup with you before deployment.
Is the product already live?
Yes. Erfindium is being used in a pilot at a German engineering company.
Who is this for?
German companies that need a simpler way for employees to report inventions and for their IP team or external patent attorney to review them.
What is the pricing model?
Pricing is not yet published. Email me to discuss your team and the setup you need.
Contact
Do you handle Erfindungsmeldungen at your company? I’d like to hear how you collect and review them.
Email me to talk about your process or arrange a demo.
cian@erfindium.com