The National Academy of Inventors®

Universities and non-profit research institutions are invited to become Member Institutions of the National Academy of Inventors® and form local chapters to recognize and encourage their community of inventors.

Individual inventors may only join the National Academy of Inventors® through their local chapter. To join your institution's chapter, you must be a member of your institution's academic community (includes faculty, staff, alumni and affiliates) and have a patent issued from the USPTO.

• Brochure
• NAI Membership Agreement for U.S. Member Institutions
• NAI Membership Agreement for International Affiliate Member Institutions

Samples

The following templates/samples are not required, but may be useful in establishing your local chapter:

• New Member Application Form for Universities
• New Member Application Form for Research Institutes
• Sample NAI Chapter Bylaws

Logo Download

• Logo Sheet

Note: Chapters may govern themselves as they wish, according to the Membership Agreement. Chapter bylaws are not required.

For assistance in becoming a Member Institution and establishing a chapter at your university or non-profit research institution, contact us.