Invention Developer (Bond)

There is no formal Licensing requirement for Invention Developers in North Carolina. Must post a Surety Bond or a Deposit Of Cash Or Securities with the Secretary Of State In the amount of $25,000 or 5% of the Invention Developer's gross income from the Invention Development Business In this State during the last fiscal year or whichever is greater.

Other Information

Duration of License

Indefinite

Authority

GS 66-209; 66-216

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Stand-Alone License

Fees

Application
$0.00
New License
$0.00
Renewal
$0.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

Surety Bond or Deposit as required above in "Other Requirements".

Exemptions

Department Or Agency Of The Federal, State, Or Local Government; A Charitable, Scientific, Educational, Religious, Or Other Organization Qualified Under G.S. 105-130.9 Or Described In Section 170(B)(1)(A) Of The Internal Revenue Code Of 1986, As Amended; A Person Registered Before The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Acting Solely Within The Scope Of That Person'S Professional capacity. A Person, Firm, Corporation, Association, Or Other Entity That Does Not Charge A Fee, Including Reimbursement For Expenditures Made Or Costs Incurred By The Entity, For Invention Development Services Other Than Payment Made From A Portion Of The Income Received By A Customer By Virtue Of The Acts Performed By The Entity; Or An Attorney licensed To Practice Law In North Carolina Acting Solely Within The Scope Of That Person's Professional capacity.

Licensing Authority

NC Department of the Secretary of State
Invention Developer Servers
2 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-2903
919-814-5400

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.