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There are actually three different kinds of patents according to the US patent and trademark office. The three types of patents are Utility patents, Design patents, and Plant patents. Utility patents are the patents most people think of when patents are brought up. Utility patents are an intellectual property right granted by the United States Government of the to inventors "to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling the invention throughout the United States or importing the invention into the United States" for a limited time in exchange for public disclosure of the invention when the patent is granted. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Second in a series of articles on business method patents.
First in a series of articles on business method patents.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with patents here is a primer describing the basics of patents and answering some of the common questions that novice or newbie inventors have about patents. Let's begin with what exactly a patent is. Although most people believe a patent provides you with "protection" for your idea. Actually a patent provides you with "offensive" rights. It does not shield you from infringing other patents which would be a "defensive" right. Related Article Tags: , , ,
An article about the early history of the United States Patent Office.
Do you have an invention that has been burrowing away in your mind for years? Do you think it could make you real money, but you lack the financial ability to do anything about it at the moment? If you do, you might want to consider applying for a patent. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
So you have an idea or design that you think no one else has ever had. You want to move forward on the idea, but you also don't want anyone to copy your idea. What do you do? You need a patent.
An article about some famous patents.
Inventors should review hiring a top tier patent attorney, versus filing on their own or even worse doing nothing to protect their most important asset.
I don't want to spend the money on a patent attorney at this time, but I also do not want to give up my patent rights. I've decided to file a Provisional Patent Application (PPA) instead. I have less than a year to file the PPA just like a Real Patent Application (RPA), but I can file the PPA myself, and then when the time comes to file the RPA I shall retain a patent attorney. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Or is it that inventors make great engineers? Either way, they go hand-in-hand.
Engineers of virtually any specialty get paid to experiment with the technologies of today and add in improvements of their own. In the process, they often create new, useful inventions that may be eligible for a patent.
An article on how to get a patent.
You decide to take a weekend off from your own craft show circuit in order to see what is out there at other craft shows. It is a welcome weekend off, but once you set foot in the show, your jaw drops and you cannot believe your eyes. Someone is selling the exact same craft as you are. Related Article Tags: , ,
The USPTO was established by Congress. On the government's behalf, this office issues patents. In 1802, the Superintendent of Patents was in charge in issuing patents. And in 1836, the Patent Office reorganized because of come revisions in patent laws and the person in charge was now called Commissioner of Patents. This office remained under the Department of State, and in 1849 it was shifted to the Department of Interior. Today, the office is under the Department of Commerce. Way back in 1975, the name was changed to Patent and Trademark Office. Last year 2000, it was then changed to USPTO.
A patent gives you the right to stop others from using, making, or selling your invention in the country issuing the patent. These rights are known as offensive rights since they allow you to take the offensive and sue an infringer. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Last in a series of articles on obtaining business method patents.
If you've created something unique and something you believe to be marketable the subject of patents should be of immense interest to you. Without a patent your idea could be stolen from you. With a patent in place the concept, and its financial rewards, are yours for a minimum of 17 and a maximum of 20 years. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
An article about the alternative to getting a patent.
A new invention needs to be patented immediately. Whether it's a product, a device or a process, a patent gives the inventor exclusive rights of producing, using or selling it. This is necessary to stop the unauthorized production, use or sale of the invention by any other individual or organization. Patent law in the US is a highly specialized field and you need the help of experts in this matter. Learning the basics is necessary as these would help you choose the right patent attorney for you.
An article about patent filing options outside of the United States.
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