Patent Basics | USPTO
WEBIf 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 everything you need to know about U.S. and international patents.
Patent - Wikipedia
WEBCapitalism. A patent is a type of intellectual property that gives its owner the legal right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention for a limited period of time in exchange for publishing an enabling disclosure of the invention. [1]
United States patent law - Wikipedia
WEBUnder United States law, a patent is a right granted to the inventor of a (1) process, machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, (2) that is new, useful, and non-obvious.
Managing a patent | USPTO
WEBThis introduction to managing a patent describes the nature of patent rights, factors to consider when managing your U.S. patent after it’s issued, and how a patent can be infringed.
Patents - WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization
WEBA 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 public access to technical information about these inventions, and thus accelerating innovation.
Patent essentials | USPTO
WEBAug 27, 2024 · The patent laws of many countries differ in various respects from U.S. patent law. In most foreign countries, publication of the invention before the filing date of the application will bar the right to a patent.
Frequently Asked Questions: Patents - WIPO
WEBBasics. What is a patent? What rights does a patent provide? What kinds of inventions can be protected? How long does patent protection last? Is a patent valid in every country? How are patent rights enforced? What does it mean to “license a patent” and why is it done?
patent | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute
WEBpatent. A patent grants the patent holder the exclusive right to exclude others from making, using, importing, and selling the patented innovation for a limited period. The U.S. Patent Act, 35 U.S.C. §§ 1 et seq., was enacted by Congress under its Constitutional grant of authority for inventors to secure the exclusive right to their ...
What are patents and what do they protect? | epo.org
WEBFor an invention to qualify for patent protection, it must be novel, involve an inventive step and be industrially applicable. A patent is an exclusive right, meaning the patent owner can decide who can use the patented invention and how, and prevent third parties from exploiting it commercially.
Rights Granted Under U.S. Patent Law (BitLaw)
WEBThe Government may use any patented invention without permission of the patent holder, but the patent holder is entitled to obtain compensation for the use by or for the Government. This web page discusses the rights granted by a U.S. patent, as well as patent infringement.
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