What is a patent?
A patent is a limited right granted by a government (all patents are limited by country)
that allows the inventor to stop other people or companies from making, using or selling
a specifically defined invention. In the United States, a patent term generally lasts for
a period of twenty years from date of the filing of the patent application.
What may be patented?
There are four categories of invention, which may be patented:
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Processes; |
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Machines; |
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Articles of manufacture (things that
are made, like a pencil); and |
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Compositions of matter (chemical compounds). |
How can we assist you?
We can provide the following patent assistance information and
services:
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We will provide you with
a free informational brochure on the key aspects of the patent
process, which was prepared by a registered patent attorney firm |
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We offer a professional
patent search conducted by an independent, professional patent
search firm |
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We offer a low cost online
provisional patent application system for you to file a provisional
patent application to obtain patent pending status |
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For full utility and design patent
applications and legal consultations, we offer professional registered
patent attorney and/or agent referrals
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Disclaimer: Jacob Enterprises, Inc. (d/b/a: Invention Home) is not a law firm
and is not engaged in the practice of law. Invention Home does not and cannot
practice before the U.S. patent office and cannot offer legal consulation, advice
or services. We refer inventors to independent patent attorneys / agents for
their patent needs. |
