### Question
What is the definition of invention promotion services?


### Answer
The definition of **invention promotion services** is as follows in *35 U.S.C. § 297*:

> the procurement or attempted procurement for a customer of a firm, corporation, or other entity to develop and market products or services that include the invention of the customer

#### Citation:
  - *35 U.S.C. § 297*
  - Heading: **PART III-PATENTS AND PROTECTION OF PATENT RIGHTS > CHAPTER 29-REMEDIES FOR INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT, AND OTHER ACTIONS**

