Patents

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Patents and Inventions

The part of intellectual property law that protects inventions are patents.

Guide to Patents and Patent Applications

What can be patented and who may apply. What you will find in a patent application: the specifications, drawings and models needed. The examination of applications and proceedings in the Patent Office. What are rights, assignments, markings, licenses and infringements.

What Does That Mean? Is My invention Patentable?

Definition of novelty, useful, nonobvious, and other conditions necessary to qualify for a patent.

What Does Patent Ownership Mean?

The nature of patents and patent rights - patent information.

Correct Use of Patent Marks and Patent Pending

How to correctly mark a patent or use patent pending