Who Are INV Title Holders?

INV Title holders are individual inventors who have been formally recognized and honored by IFIA for their outstanding contributions to innovation and invention. Although they are not organizational members of IFIA, they are acknowledged as part of IFIA’s global inventor community.

Purpose of the INV Title

In many countries, academic and professional titles such as Dr. (for Ph.D. holders) and Eng. (for engineers) are used to distinguish qualified professionals. However, until recently, no formal title existed to recognize inventors and innovators who contribute significantly to the knowledge economy and public innovation.

To address this gap, a structured system was proposed and approved — one that awards the INV Title to inventors and innovators with proven qualifications, achievements, and impact. This title is granted based on clearly defined requirements and a record of innovation excellence.

Respect and Recognition

The “INV” title stands as a symbol of respect and recognition for the creative minds shaping our future. It is not a form of organizational membership, but an individual honorary designation approved by IFIA to distinguish genuine contributors to science, technology, and innovation.

The Launch of the INV Title Project by IFIA

The International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA) launched the INV Title Project to formally recognize individual inventors for their outstanding contributions to innovation, invention, and the global knowledge economy.

The very first INV Title was awarded by IFIA to a Nobel Prize laureate in the year 1977, establishing a precedent for honoring distinguished inventors worldwide.

Following a final enactment by the IFIA Executive Committee dated September 11, 2017, in Visakhapatnam, India, and reconfirmed during the 33rd IFIA Virtual Meeting held on February 4, 2020, the committee formally approved the institutionalization of the INV Title for qualified inventors. This decision marked the official launch of the INV Inventor Members initiative.

Rationale for the INV Title

Across the world, academic and professional titles such as:

• Dr. (for Ph.D. holders), and

• Eng. (for engineers)

are commonly used to differentiate qualified professionals. However, no equivalent system existed for inventors despite their crucial role in advancing science, technology, and society.

To address this gap, IFIA established the “INV” title a designation that formally recognizes inventors who meet specific criteria based on merit, achievements, and innovation impact. The INV Title honors their excellence and gives them international recognition, without implying organizational membership in IFIA.

The Need for a Title to Recognize Inventors and Innovators

While titles such as Dr. (Doctor of Philosophy) and Eng. (Engineer) are widely used across the globe to distinguish qualified professionals, no formal system existed to recognize genuine inventors and innovators — individuals who contribute significantly to the knowledge economy and enrich the public stock of knowledge through their creative efforts.

To address this gap, it was proposed and subsequently approved to institutionalize a recognition system for inventors and innovators based on merit, competency, and proven achievements. This initiative was advanced under the framework of the Chartered Innovators Council.

As a result, the honorary title “INV” was officially approved to be used by eligible inventors and innovators as a mark of distinction and credibility.

Important Note:

The holders of the INV Title are not recognized as legal members of IFIA. Rather, they are honorary title holders acknowledged for their contributions to science, technology, and innovation. The legal membership structure of IFIA is reserved exclusively for organizations (such as national inventor associations, universities, innovation centers, etc.).

Recommended Official Wording:

“The trademark for the INV Title has been officially registered by IFIA at the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI)

Registration Number: 779216

Eligibility Criteria for Receiving the INV Title

To be eligible for the INV Title, inventors must fulfill at least one of the following criteria each year, including the current year and every year following the issuance of the INV Title certificate:

1. 1. Patent-Based Qualification

      • Possess a national or international patent granted in the current year; or

      • Maintain an active patent portfolio by securing new patents each year after receiving the INV Title certificate.

   2. Award-Based Qualification

      • Receive a national or international invention award that is organized under the patronage of IFIA in the current year; or

      • Continue receiving such awards annually after obtaining the INV Title certificate.

   3. Recommendation-Based Qualification

      • Submit a valid recommendation letter from the IFIA member office in your country for the current yearand each year thereafter; or

      • If IFIA has no member office in your country, provide a recommendation letter from your national government’s recognized invention or innovation agency for the current year and each subsequent year.

Note: These conditions are ongoing requirements, meaning the INV Title holder must continue to meet the selected criterion annually to retain the active recognition status.

IFIA Inv title members will have the following services:

• IFIA grants the legal title to the inventors.
• An opportunity to have free registration and free booth to present his/her invention in an international invention exhibition under the patronage of IFIA.
• Sends IFIA’s newsletters to members monthly, about what’s happening in the world about innovation, including information on funds, events, seminars, international competitions, and more.
• Free registration on Asiaip exchange online invention market place.
• IFIA creates a network between the Inv. members.

• Media Exposure Opportunities (Magazine, Website, and Social Media)

  INV Title holders may be offered the opportunity to showcase their innovation through:

  • The IFIA Magazine

  • IFIA’s Official Website

  • IFIA’s Official Social Media Channels

  These platforms provide global visibility and professional recognition. Publication is
  Note: Selected INV Title holders will be contacted directly by the IFIA Media or Editorial team.

Terms, Limitations, and Legal Notice for INV Title Holders

1. 1. No Legal Status in IFIA Structure
      Holders of the INV Title are not recognized as legal members within the organizational or statutory structure of IFIA.

   2. Recognition as a Supportive Group
      INV Title holders are considered a group of recognized inventors, eligible for support and visibility through IFIA’s programs and communications, but not part of IFIA’s legal membership.

   3. Communication Through IFIA Member Offices
      All communications and service requests from INV Title holders must be submitted through the official IFIA Full, Corresponding, or Collaborating Member office in the applicant’s country.
      IFIA services will only be coordinated through its authorized member offices.

   4. Legal Responsibility for Misuse
      Any misuse of the INV Title—such as unauthorized representation, fraudulent claims, or use in illegal or unethical activities—is the full legal responsibility of the individual misusing the title.
      IFIA shall not be held liable for any such unauthorized use.

   5. False Documentation is Prohibited
      Submission of false or misleading documents to obtain the INV Title is strictly prohibited and subject to legal prosecution under applicable international and national laws.

   6. Certificate Format and Delivery
      All INV Title certificates are issued only in electronic format (PDF) and sent to the accepted inventors via official channels.
      Printed or recommendation letters will not be issued.

   7. Renewal and Inactivity
      INV Title holders must submit updated documentation annually through their respective IFIA Member Office to renew and validate their certificate.
      Failure to submit renewal documents may result in the certificate being declared invalid and permanently removed from IFIA’s records due to inactivity.

   8. Application Review and Revocation Rights
      The IFIA Secretariat reserves the full right to accept or reject any INV Title application, regardless of whether the applicant meets the eligibility criteria.
      Additionally, the Secretariat may invalidate or revoke any issued INV Title certificate at its sole discretion and without prior notice if deemed necessary.

   9. Certificate Verification
      To verify the authenticity of a certificate, enter the Verification Number in the search box provided below on this page.

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