An NDA is essentially a confidentiality agreement outlining the scope of confidential information and barring disclosure of such. A non-compete agreement would bar your employees from entering into or starting a similar profession or trade in competition with you.
He has written extensively about small business loans, entrepreneurship, and marketing. Tags: Operations. What is a patent? What are the three types of patents? Utility patents Utility patents are applicable to the invention, discovery, or improvement of any useful process, machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter.
Design patents Design patents are applicable to the invention of a new, original, and ornamental design for an article of manufacture. Plant patents Plant patents are applicable to the invention or discovery and asexual reproduction of any distinct and new variety of plant.
The best way to explain this is in a practical example: John invented a new type of phone case that charges your phone with solar energy.
How to get a patent In order for an invention to be patentable it must be new and not obvious meaning someone in the same field would be surprised by such an invention. Application Examination After you file the application, it may take a number of years before it is approved see below for other options in the meantime. Provisional patent.
A provisional patent can be used as an informal way to show the USPTO that you are in possession of an invention and know how to make it work. However, you must file a formal utility patent within one year or you will lose your filing date.
Design patent. Design patents protect an ornamental design on a useful item, or article of manufacture. A design or shape of a shoe is an example of a design that could be patented. Plant patent.
Plant patents are used for the invention or discovery of asexually reproduced plants and plant varieties. Filing a Patent When determining which type of patent you need, it is important to note that you do not have to pick only one.
Patent and Trademark Office 10 Uncategorized Do you need International protection? Utility and Plant patent applications can be filled using either a provisional or nonprovisional application. A provisional application is a quick and inexpensive way for inventors to establish a U. Most inventors employ the services of registered patent attorneys or patent agents Additional info on Attorneys and Agents Attorneys and agents with licenses to practice before the USPTO Are you an inventor or small business who has limited resources and needs help applying for a patent on an invention?
I want to file myself Pro Se. Step 5 Patent Electronic Business Center. Contact Patents. Information about Application for Patent Submit your initial application with all the required parts needed for obtaining a filing date and include the correct fee. Very basic tutorial on Filing a New Application online - Some sample documents, what must be submitted to get a filing date, documents that are also often included in a new application, etc. How to access our online filing and application status systems View the Quick Start Guides and Indexing Guides for basic online filing directions See also resources for filing for a patent online.
First time online filers may also contact the Patents Electronic Business Center for assistance. Resources and Guidance. A collection of policies, procedures, guides, tools and manuals are associated with the patent process. Examination of Applications. Chapter - Examination of Applications. Office of Stakeholder Outreach and Patents Ombudsman.
The Patents Ombudsman Program enhances the USPTO's ability to assist applicants or their representatives with issues that arise during patent application prosecution.
Learn more about patent petitions. Access to petition resources, reference material and FAQs. Patent Electronic Business Center. Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The PTAB is charged with rendering If the examiner does not think your application meets the requirements, the examiner will explain the reason s. You will have opportunities to make amendments or argue against the examiner's objections.
If you fail to respond to the examiner's requisition, within the required time, your application will be abandoned. If your application is twice rejected, you may appeal the examiner's decision to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board PTAB If your response to a Final Action does not overcome all of the examiner's objections or if any of the claims have been twice rejected.
You can consider filing an appeal with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board PTAB If you have chosen legal representation , remember that once an application is filed by a patent attorney or agent, the USPTO will only communicate with the attorney or agent.
Patent Examination Fees Patent Extension of Time Fees Consider an Interview with your examiner - The USPTO encourages examiners to take a proactive approach to examination by reaching out and engaging our stakeholders in an effort to resolve issues and shorten prosecution.
The notice of allowance will list the issue fee and may also include the publication fee that must be paid prior to the Patent being issued. Frequently asked Questions about the Notice of Allowance and the Issue fee. Patent Fee Table - Issuance Fees Utility and reissue patents are issued within about four weeks after the issue fee and any required publication fee are received in the Office.
Step 8 Pay your Maintenance Fees. Patent Term Calculator. Estimate how long before your Patent expires using this Microsoft Excel worksheet. More Patent and Trademark Services. Record an Assignment or name change.
Pay Maintenance Fees and Check the Status Maintenance fees are required to maintain a patent in force beyond 4, 8, and 12 years after the issue date for utility and reissue utility patents. See the Maintain Your Patent page for more information. Name optional. Not Helpful.
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