Feb 18, 2025 · What is a patent? A U.S. patent gives you, the inventor, the right to “exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling” an invention or “importing” it into the U.S.

In modern usage, the term patent usually refers to the right granted to anyone who invents something new, useful and non-obvious.

Apr 8, 2025 · A patent grants property rights to the inventor of a process, design, or invention for a set time in exchange for a comprehensive disclosure of the invention.

Jun 28, 2025 · Patent law is a specific area of intellectual property law focused on new inventions. The government, through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), grants a patent, …

Jul 10, 2025 · The United States Patent and Trademark Office is the federal agency tasked with examining patent applications and issuing patents. It’s the gatekeeper of innovation, ensuring …

Aug 29, 2025 · Patents are a form of intellectual property that give an inventor or patent holder the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, selling, or importing a patented …

Patents benefit inventors by providing them with legal protection of their inventions. However, patents also benefit the society by providing public access to technical information about these …

Jun 3, 2025 · In this plain-English guide, we’ll explain what patents are, the types of patents available, what rights they grant, what you can and cannot patent, how the patent application …

Sep 5, 2025 · What is a patent? A patent is a legal document that gives the patent owner certain exclusive rights in a specific country to his/her invention for a limited time, usually 20 years.

Dec 8, 2024 · A patent is a legal document that grants inventors exclusive rights to their inventions for a specified period. These rights prevent others from making, using, or selling the …