inventionrelated

Inventionrelated is a term used to describe materials, topics, or discussions that pertain to the process of creating new devices, ideas, or solutions. It covers stages from ideation and design to prototyping, testing, and refinement, as well as activities such as patenting, technology licensing, and commercial deployment. The scope includes engineering disciplines, product development, and scientific research where novel solutions are pursued. In cataloging and metadata, inventionrelated can function as a tagging category or facet to help users find sources on invention processes, inventor biographies, case studies of breakthroughs, or analyses of patent ecosystems.

In relation to other concepts, invention relates to the act of creating something new, while innovation emphasizes practical implementation and market impact. An inventor, an invention, and the resulting technology are often linked through processes that include intellectual property considerations and regulatory compliance. Because "inventionrelated" is not a formal subject heading in most taxonomies, its use is pragmatic and context-dependent, varying by repository or discipline.

Common topics include early-stage research, design thinking, prototyping methods, failure analysis, patent searches, and technology transfer. Researchers and educators may use the term to curate curricula or literature reviews focused on the invention lifecycle. See also invention, patent, patent law, R&D, innovation, design thinking.