Does OC1 need a patent?

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I see under OC1 it says:

“If you are an employee working in a new digital field or concept, this must be clearly demonstrated, for example by providing a granted patent (patents should include verifiable ID on Google Patents). Note that patent ‘applications’ are insufficient in demonstrating innovation, all patents used as evidence must be granted.”

Does the evidence listed for OC1 need a patent? Can I qualify for OC1 if there is no patent for the evidence I am using? The evidence I am planing to use is something I worked on at a large company and do not have control over patent filing

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It needs a patent. Specifically, a granted patent.

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Hi @Chloe it is not mandatory to have a patent. What’s important is to have verifiable evidence to demonstrate that you led the innovation and it can be significantly attributed to you.