Inventing 101 - FAQ on Patents
The answers to basic questions about patents and patenting.
How Do I Know if My Idea is Patentable?
How Long Does Patent Protection Last?
How Much Money Do I Need for Patenting?
How Can I Lose Patent Protection?
What Types of Patents Are There?
When Does a Patent Application Have to be Filed?
Are There Different Basic Types of Utility Patent Applications?
Are Provisional and Non-provisional Patent Applications Different?
Is My United States Patent Valid in Foreign Countries?
How Important Are the Claims in a Patent Application?
Where do You Get a Patent Application?
Can I Telephone with a Patent or Trademark Question?
Frequently Asked Questions - USPTO
The answers as given by the USPTO on patent information.