Patents
Patents are critical for protecting inventions and designs. Learn how and when to file one, read success stories from fellow inventors, and more.
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What Are the Different Types of Patents?
An inventor who knows about patents and understands the best way to use them has a huge advantage in protecting their invention.
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What Are the Parts of a Patent Application?
There are lots of parts to the patent application, and each requires a lot of research, planning, and hard work to get right. Find out more about what it takes to create a good patent application.
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What Are Patent Drawings?
Drawings are a critical part of the patent and usually the first and biggest step in drafting a patent. Find out more about patent drawings and their role in utility, design, and provisional applications.
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What Is a Patent and How to Use It
A patent is an exclusive right that prevents anyone else from using your invention for a set period of time. Learn more about patents here.
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The Patent Application Process
When it comes to a patent application, there are some parts that you have to do yourself and there are some parts that you should get help with. To have the best chance of success with your patent application, you need to know the difference.
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The Utility Patent: What Is It and What Does It Protect?
Utility patents are among the valuable assets in the world. Unlike other forms of intellectual property protection, they have numerous formal requirements and can be very expensive to get. For new inventors, pursuing a utility patent can be daunting. If, however, you take it one step at a time, you too can receive an issued patent for your invention.
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Do I Need a Patent Attorney?
Getting patent protection is a complex process. Patent attorneys can help you capitalize on your innovative idea that will generate revenue and fuel growth for your business.
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How to Get Patent Drawings
Draw them yourself or hire a professional: Getting the best patent drawings requires a bit of both. Before a draftsmen pens the straight lines and neat numbering, your drawings have to explain your invention in a way you understand. Find out more about how to get great patent drawings.
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10 Great August Patents
We depend on these inventions for everything from keeping our pants up to keeping us entertained.
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Plant Patents: How Has This Altered Farming Practices?
The subject of plant patents may sound niche, but it affects every single one of us and the food we eat.
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