Before you file a utility patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office you should consider whether your invention merits the hefty patent filing fees (and perhaps attorneys fees, too). Learn what it takes to get a patent whether it is a business method patent, software patent, or traditional machine or process patent.
The USPTO's Patent Public Search Tool
What is the new Patent Public Search Tool?
Patent law creates an important form of intellectual property right for inventors, businesses, and entrepreneurs.
Can I Get International Patent Protection?
The economy is increasingly global. You may need patent protection outside of the United States.
Should You License or Manufacture Your Invention?
You have a great invention and a patent. But now how do you make money? Most inventors choose between manufacturing the invention themselves and licensing the invention to a third party.
What Are Improvement Patents and New Use Patents?
Improvement and new use patents are for inventions that improve on or feature new uses for existing inventions.
When Is a Combination Invention Patentable?
Many new inventions are combinations of existing inventions. But will the combination be patentable?
What Qualifies as Prior Art When Applying for a Patent?
What is prior art and how does it affect the patentability of your invention?