Important Points To Keep In Mind When Filing A Utility Patent In The United States

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Notifying the PTO of any prior art or other facts known to the applicant

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Application must provide a general description of the invention & one method of manufacturing and utilizing the invention

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Necessary to indicate at least one credible, specific and substantial use in the specification

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An invention must be novel, useful, and not obvious to be patentable.

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Utility patents will last for twenty years from the date of filing

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patent applications are published eighteen months after they are filed or claimed

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“Small entities” are eligible for a 50% fee reduction from the government

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GET A QUOTE

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Important Points To Keep In Mind When Filing A Utility Patent In The United States

Notifying the PTO of any prior art or other facts known to the applicant

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Application must provide a general description of the invention & one method of manufacturing and utilizing the invention

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Necessary to indicate at least one credible, specific and substantial use in the specification

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An invention must be novel, useful, and not obvious to be patentable.

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Utility patents will last for twenty years from the date of filing

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patent applications are published eighteen months after they are filed or claimed

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“Small entities” are eligible for a 50% fee reduction from the government

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