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Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is A Patent?
  According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO), a patent for an invention is a grant of property rights by the U.S. Government through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The … more
• Who May Apply For A Patent?
  According to the law, only the inventor may apply for a patent, with certain exceptions. If a person who is not the inventor should apply for a patent, the patent, if it were obtained, would be … more
• What Is A Provisional Patent Application?
  Since June 8, 1995, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has offered inventors the option of filing a provisional patent application, also known as a provisional application, for … more
• What Are The Advantages Of Filing A Provisional Patent Application?
  The advantage of a provisional patent is that it's much faster and easier to file than a standard patent application. A standard patent application can take months to prepare, and it can cost … more
• What Is The Difference Between A Provisional Patent Application And A Non-Provisional One?
  A provisional patent has a 12­month pendency period from the date of filing. The U.S. Patent Office will not grant extensions for any reason. A patent inventor must file a full … more

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• Protect the Intellectual Property in Your Business
  The largest companies in the world today owe their value not only to the property they own or the property they manufacture, but also to their "intellectual property" - the ideas they create.  Microsoft’s value is not based just on the number of DVDs it sells, but the computer code that is on those DVDs.  Google’s value exists because of patents that … more

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