FAQs Patent Questions
Question:Are there any organizations in my area which can tell me how and where I may be able to obtain assistance in developing and marketing my invention?
Answer: Yes. In your own or neighboring communities you may inquire of such organizations as chambers of commerce and banks. Many communities have locally financed industrial development organizations, that can help you locate manufacturers and individuals who might be interested in promoting your idea.
Question:Why does a particular drug product only have exclusivity?
Answer:
Exclusivity is not added to the patent life.
Question:What is the difference between a utility patent and a design patent?
Answer:
A utility patent may be granted to anyone who invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, article of manufacture, compositions of matter, or any new useful improvement thereof. A design patent may be granted to anyone who invents a new, original, and ornamental design for an article of manufacture.
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You may apply for a patent for your invention.
Inventors may apply for one of two types of patent applications: (1) A non-provisional application, which begins the examination process and may lead to a patent and (2) A provisional application, which establishes a filing date but does not begin the examination process.
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