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# Create a Legal Invention Disclosure request

# Create a Legal Invention Disclosure request {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated May 19, 2026  
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Create a Legal Invention Disclosure request to provide detailed information about the invention.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_lg_ops.legal_user

## Procedure

1. Access the Legal Invention Disclosure intake form.
   1. Navigate to AllEmployee Center.
   2. Navigate to Help centerLegal services..
   3. Select Intellectual Property category.
   4. Select Invention Disclosure Request.
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2. On the Legal Invention Disclosure request form, fill in the fields.  
   For a description of the field values, see [Legal Invention Disclosure form](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/DhgGVHsv6t0DpmNZlH4r2A "List of fields in the Legal Invention Disclosure request in the Legal Service Portal.").
3. **Optional:** Add any attachments with details of the invention to the request, if any.
4. Select Submit.

## Result

* A Legal Invention Disclosure request is created in the New state.
* A unique request ID is generated.
* The application status in Legal Counsel Center is set to New.
* The request is assigned to a group or user in the legal department based on the assignment rules set in the associated practice area. For more information, see [Assignment rule to automatically assign legal requests or matters](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/TrxsCTELufDiQv1WHBhL7g "Create an assignment rule for an intake form to assign the associated legal request or matter to a user or group.").
* You will begin receiving notifications about the progress of the request.
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