enterprise patent: protect your invention
Do I NEED a PATENT?
1. A U.S. patent application must be filed within one year of your first public disclosure or offer for sale of the invention. A public disclosure before filing a patent application will most likely prevent you from obtaining patent protection in most foreign countries.
2. A patent bestows the right to prevent others from making, using, or selling the claimed invention. Securing a patent does not bestow the right to practice the invention, that is, practicing the invention could infringe the patents of others.
Is the concept novel
and inventive—and not
simply a minor tweak of
something known and
did you invent it? 1
Is the invention life
significantly longer
than application pendency
period (about 3.5 years)?
Is someone likely
to infringe
(and adversely
affect sales)? 2
Pursuing
PATENT PROTECTION
may be an appropriate
course of action.
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to discuss options and costs.
971-254-4884
yes!
Will expected profits or competitive advantages
justify patent costs
($5000+)?
This is not a strong candidate for a patent.
GOOD LUCK
with your next
idea!
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