How To Get An US Patent11 Apr
A US Patent is a legal document that provides the inventor with ownership rights. Having a US Patent allows the inventor “the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling” the invention, as stated in the US Patent statue. All patents are handled by the US Patent and Trademark Office and thus must be approved before they are made official.
Types of US patents
Depending on the specific invention you wish to patent, the US Patent and Trademark Office may require you to approach the situation differently. Below, you will find a list of the various types of patents and the descriptions of each:
- Utility Patent – specifically used for the invention or discovery of “any new and useful process, machine, article of manufacture, or compositions of matters, or any new useful improvement thereof.”
- Design Patent – the designated patent for the invention of “a new, original, and ornamental design for an article of manufacture.”
- Plant Patent – encompasses any “invent[ion] or discover[y] and asexually reproduces any distinct and new variety of plant.”
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