Utility Patents
How to Get a Patent | Complete Guide
If you have an invention or idea you’re probably wondering “How do I get a patent?” You’ve come to the right place, we will explain the different types of patent available to you, as well as how much they cost, how you can get one,…
How Much Does a Patent Cost?
If you’ve invented something new you’re probably wondering how much does it costs to patent it? If that’s you, you’ve come to the right spot because we will be discussing the costs associated with patenting your idea or invention. The cost of your patent will…
What Does Patent Pending Mean?
You’ve probably purchased a product and saw the words “patent pending” on the packaging so you’re wondering what does patent pending mean? Patent pending means that an inventor has filed a patent application to protect an idea or invention with the United States Patent and…
Different Types of Patents
If you’re a company or inventor, knowing the different types of patents is essential to securing the right type of intellectual property protection for your idea or invention. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offers inventor three types of patent with which they…
What Can Be Patented?
If you’re someone who has been working on an invention in your garage for months and have finally invented something useful, you might be wondering: can my invention be patented? We are here to explain what inventions or ideas can be patented and why protecting…
What Percentage of Patents Are Approved?
Inventors choose to protect their ideas and inventions by filing patents. A key element that inventors consider before filing their patent application is whether it will succeed. In the United States over 600,000 patents applications are filed each year at the United States Patent and…
How Long do Drug Patents Last (ANSWERED)
Drug patents have sprung a debate around how effective the patent system is in the United States. Drug makers want drug patent life to be extended while generic drug manufacturers want to reduce the lifespan of pharmaceutical drug patents. This article will cover how long…
Why Are Patents Important? (ANSWERED)
Getting a patent isn’t easy and it’s also expensive, so why do so many people patent their inventions and processes? This article will discuss the importance of patents, their benefits, their advantages and disadvantages, as well as the pros and cons of patents. Patents are…
How Long Do Patents Last?
The amount of time that patents last in the United States has changed a few times over the course of our history. The U.S Constitution provides that inventors should have their inventions and discoveries protected “for limited times,” however it doesn’t give us an exact…
