Patents
Patents are critical for protecting inventions and designs. Learn how and when to file one, read success stories from fellow inventors, and more.
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Provisional vs. Nonprovisional Patent Application: What Is the Difference?
You can file a provisional patent application to help you get more time to complete the patent process. Learn more about this process to ‘reserve’ a spot in line.
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How to Get a Patent in 5 Steps
Applying for a patent can be a long and complex process. Find out how to research your patent, draft the application, and more.
· 6 min read
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How to Buy Expired Patents
A patent gives an inventor a limited time of exclusive ownership. If the patent expires, it's possible for someone else to buy it. Find out how to buy an expired patent.
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What Is a Utility Patent and What Does It Protect?
Utility patents are a form of IP protection for inventors. While pursuing a utility patent can be daunting, they’re often worth the effort and cost.
· 8 min read
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Patent Law Basics: A Legal Overview
Eureka! You’ve finally invented that gadget that’s going to change the world (or at least your corner of it). Now what? Find out how and why to get a patent.
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How to File a Patent
Get the right kind of protection you need. Find out how to file a patent application, whether you need a lawyer, and what it means to have a patent pending.
· 6 min read
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How Much Does a Patent Cost?
Simple patents may run a few thousand dollars, while complex ones can easily reach tens of thousands. Here’s everything you should consider before filing.
· 10 min read
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The 3 Types of Patents and How They're Used
Getting the right patent is the best way to protect your big ideas and inventions. Learn about the main types of patents that could apply to you.
· 7 min read
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How to Protect Against Patent Infringement
Patents give inventors exclusive rights over their work, and the legal authority to protect that exclusivity for the life of the patent. Here's how.
· 8 min read
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How to Patent an Idea: The Complete Guide
Every revolutionary invention starts with one great idea. Here’s what it takes to get a patent for your new concept, broken into 7 steps.
· 10 min read
