My thesis will shortly be made available through the Bodleian Library and Oxford University Research Archive – how will this affect the patentability of my invention?

Making a thesis available, through either the Bodleian or the Oxford research archive, counts as a publication. Any publication or public disclosure prior to patent filing destroys patentability.

Oxford University Innovation will not ask you to delay completing your degree, but it is possible to submit the work to the Bodleian under embargo for a limited period of time in order to protect commercial interests or allow time for patenting.