Conditions for proposing an inventor or entering yourself Do nominees have to be named as an inventor on a granted European patent? Home Service & support Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Events European Inventor Award Young Inventors Prize Do nominees have to be named as an inventor on a granted European patent? Facebook X Linkedin Email Do nominees have to be named as an inventor on a granted European patent? No. Unlike the European Inventor Award, a granted patent is not a pre-requisite to be nominated for the Young Inventors Prize. Category Conditions for proposing an inventor or entering yourself Go to FAQ overview