Patent Basics | USPTO
Oct 26, 2023 · If you’re new to the process of protecting your rights to your invention by applying for a patent, you’re in the right place. This page will direct you to basic information about U.S. …
Patent process overview | USPTO
The examination consists of a study for compliance with legal requirements (e.g. utility, double patenting, non-statutory double patenting) and a search through U.S. patents, publications of …
Patent - Wikipedia
A patent is a limited property right the government gives inventors in exchange for their agreement to share details of their inventions with the public. Like any other property right, it …
Patent essentials | USPTO
Aug 27, 2024 · Getting and maintaining a patent is a multi-step process. The USPTO has many resources to help you throughout as you prepare and submit your application, engage with …
What Is a Patent in Simple Terms? With Examples - Investopedia
May 24, 2024 · A patent is the granting of a property right by a sovereign authority to an inventor. A patent provides the inventor exclusive rights to the patented process, design, or invention for …
Understanding the basics of patenting | Nature Biotechnology
Mar 4, 2020 · The process of patenting an invention can be divided into four phases: deciding whether to patent, drafting and filing a patent, prosecuting your patent, and maintaining and …
Patents - WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization
A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention. Patents benefit inventors by providing them with legal protection of their inventions. However, patents also benefit the society by providing …