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If you are considering applying for a patent, you are probably wondering how long the process takes. Each month that goes by can affect your bottom line and your growth potential. The truth is that the patent process is not a quick one, and the average time for...
One mistake that many people who attempt to DIY the patent process make is assuming that all patents are equal. This is far from the case. The type of patent for which you apply depends primarily on the nature of your idea. The United States Patent and Trademark...
There are three different types of patents: Utility, design and plants. Utility is the most common, and a design can sometimes also be protected by a utility patent. An individual can obtain a plant patent to protect a plant that is distinctive and new. As with other...
Knowing when to get a patent, or if you even need one, can be a difficult decision. It is important to move forward with the patent application before the invention becomes public. In the United States, you generally have some time after this happens to still get...
If you have invented something, you can apply for a patent with the United States Trademark and Patent Office (USTPO) to protect your rights. What are an inventor's rights after submitting a patent application? After you submit your application to the USTPO, the...
Patents are exclusive rights granted to inventors that exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention. There are three categories of patents in the US: utility patents, design patents and plant patents. Utility patents These protect any new and useful...
Patents are territorial, as they only offer protection in the country where they have been filed. This means that your U.S.-registered patent is not recognized in other countries. Each foreign country has its own patent laws and, varying patent application...
There are three types of patents recognized by the U.S. government: design patents, utility patents and plant patents. Owning one of these patents gives you the legal right to refrain someone from making, selling, using or importing the invention without your...
Anyone new to the patent application process may worry about rejection. Patent rejections can happen for a variety of reasons and are at the discretion of the patent examiner. Nearly all patent applications are initially rejected by the patent examiner. New...
A patent provides an inventor with exclusive rights to prevent others from commercially using their invention. However, this does not mean that a patent cannot be infringed. When a patent is threatened, mainly through infringement, the owner may take need to take...
