2026 Reminder: iEdison Utilization Reporting Due by January 31
- Dominique Haynes
- Nov 19
- 2 min read
iEdison Compliance
Overview
If your organization receives federal funding for R&D through SBIR/STTR programs, NIH, DOE, or other federal agencies, you are required to submit annual utilization reports in iEdison by January 31, 2026—or risk losing rights to federally funded inventions.
This requirement applies to any invention for which your organization elected title under the Bayh-Dole Act. Whether you're a university, non-profit, or small business, missing this deadline can trigger compliance flags, audits, or even government “march-in rights.”
What Is Utilization Reporting?
Under the Bayh-Dole Act and related federal regulations, once you elect title to an invention, you must:
Annually report on the commercial use or licensing status of the invention.
Submit this data via iEdison to the funding agency.
Continue reporting until the government determines the invention is no longer subject to active oversight.
This allows the government to evaluate how federally funded inventions are being commercialized for public benefit.
Who Must Report?
If you meet any of the following, you likely have a 2026 utilization reporting obligation:
You elected title to one or more subject inventions in iEdison.
You received SBIR/STTR Phase II or III funding.
You work in tech transfer, IP compliance, or federal grant management for a university, hospital, research institute, or small business.
How to Prepare for the January 31, 2026 Deadline
Use this checklist adapted from Infinite Solutions’ Bayh-Dole compliance guide:
🔲 Confirm all inventions with elected title are listed in your iEdison account.
🔲 Gather licensing status, sales data (if applicable), and commercialization efforts.
🔲 Log into iEdison and update utilization reports for each invention.
🔲 Save confirmation receipts or submission IDs for audit support.
🔲 Conduct an internal review to catch missing or misfiled reports.
🔲 Engage with a compliance partner if behind or unsure how to proceed.
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline?
Missing the January 31 deadline may lead to:
⚠️ Compliance notifications from DOE, NIH, or other agencies.
⚠️ Risk of triggering march-in rights (forcing a license to another party).
⚠️ Potential loss of title to your invention.
How We Can Help
At Infinite Solutions, LLC, our Bayh-Dole compliance team helps organizations stay on track with:
iEdison invention record updates
Confirmatory license submissions
Title election filings
Utilization reports
Government clause audits
DOE/NIH/NSF compliance support
Don't let a missed report put your funding or IP at risk.
Get Support Before the Deadline
📆 Schedule a compliance check-up today and ensure your reports are submitted before January 31, 2026.
