Patent Law

Patent law creates an important form of intellectual property right for inventors, businesses, and entrepreneurs.

What is the new Patent Public Search Tool?

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.

There are several steps to obtaining a patent through the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.

A provisional patent gives you “Patent Pending” status for your invention and provides other benefits prior to filing for a full patent. Learn about the steps to follow when filing a provisional patent application.

Patent applicants are required to submit patent drawings when such drawings are necessary to understanding the invention. Can these drawings be done yourself, or must you hire a professional service?

To obtain a patent, you must ensure that your invention qualifies and then be able to describe it in your application.

You have a great idea and want to make money from it. Getting a patent can help you do that. The first step in getting a patent for your invention (or determining if you even qualify for one) is finding out if someone else already has a patent for your idea. If your invention is already patented, then you are out of luck. The quickest and easiest way to find out is to do an online patent search.

Even after a patent is issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, you can still seek certain amendments.

You want to show your invention to potential manufacturers distributors. But how can you do so without risking your intellectual property?