Brief Guidelines On How To Obtain A Patent

2007-03-08 10:33:40

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A patent gives an inventor the exclusive right to have full ownership of an invention for a certain time frame. When a patent is issued no other parties can manufacture sell or promote a similar invention in the country where the patent is issued. Importation by other parties into the same country is also not permitted.

There are different kinds of patents: a plant patent protects the invention of new plant species. A design patent is granted to inventors who have created a unique design to a particular object, process, machine or device. A utility patent gives the inventor the right to make revisions to the functionality of a particular object, machine, process, or device.

A patent must be applied for in order for the inventor to be able to gain credit for the invention. Below are steps that show how to obtain a patent:

To get a patent determine what type of patent you need. Once this is decided, submit your application documents to the local patent office. These documents must include a document containing an explanation on the nature of the invention, and how the invention works. Pictures, drawings or sketches of the invention must also be included. The date the invention was created and the inventor’s signature must appear on each page of the document.

The patent examiner will conduct a search on all inventions created to ensure uniqueness of the invention. This step will take sometime to complete before a result is known. If the patent examiner finds that the invention is unique, the patent license will be granted.

Patent licenses are valid for a number of years. The license may be renewed for a certain period, but approvals are not always granted. There is a fee that is paid annually to maintain a patent license. The patent holder is free to sell in whole or part the patent license to another party. In return, the former owner receives royalties from the sales of the invention.

Above discusses only provisional information on how to obtain a patent. You may approach the local patent and trademark office for more information on how to obtain a patent. Alternatively, you can seek the advice of a patent lawyer who can represent you when you obtain a patent.


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