As used in this section and sections 10a-98a to 10a-98g, inclusive, “board” means the Board of Trustees of the Connecticut State University System; “foundation” means the research foundation established in accordance with § 10a-98a; “employee” means any member of the faculty or staff of the Connecticut State University System or the foundation, or any other employee thereof; “invention” means any invention or discovery and shall be divided into the following categories: A. Any invention conceived by one employee solely, or by employees jointly; B. any invention conceived by one or more employees jointly with one or more other persons; C. any invention conceived by one or more persons not employees.