Unlocking Innovation: The Complete Guide to Utility Patents and How to Secure Yours | InventionIP
Introduction to Utility Patents Utility patents are necessary for inventors who want to protect their new inventions. A utility patent ensures legal protection for a novel machine, technique, manufactured product, or chemical composition. This ensures that others cannot manufacture, use, or sell the innovation without the inventor's permission. In this blog article, we will present a thorough review of utility patents, including their significance, application process, fees, and benefits. What is a Utility Patent? A utility patent is a type of intellectual property protection issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) . It includes novel and useful procedures, machines, produced goods, and material compositions. Unlike design patents, which protect an item's decorative design, utility patents are concerned with the useful features of an innovation. Utility patents grant protection for up to 20 years from the filing date, assuming that maintenance costs are ...