Introduction
What Are Patents?
When someone has an idea for a new product, it is necessary
to file for ownership of the idea, especially if the industry is
competitive enough for someone to want to steal it.
In order
to be recognized as the legitimate owner of something you
have invented, you will need to fill out a patent application
with the United States Patent and Trademark Office
(henceforth USPTO), to legally hold ownership for this
invention.
This right of ownership of the invention prevents
other people from manufacturing the product without your
consent.
According to the Patent Law, patents are granted for a period
of approximately twenty years, depending on the patent.
This
would mean that the inventor of the product then possesses
ownership of that trademark for a twenty-year period.
However, even though the Unites States Patent and
Trademark Office will issue the patent to you, they do not
enforce these patents.
After you have been granted a patent,
you must be vigilant in making sure no else illegally uses your
product without their knowledge.
Intellectual Property Guide
The purpose of this e-book is to explain in more depth what
types of patents exist for you to apply for, what criteria your
invention must fulfill to qualify for these patents, how to
choose a patent lawyer and check their credentials, the
various steps in the application process, and co-patent
ownership.
This e-book will also touch on appealing a patent
application rejection, dealing with patent infringement as a
patent owner, and filing your application based on an existing
international patent treaty.
