Patents
Patents are critical for protecting inventions and designs. Learn how and when to file one, read success stories from fellow inventors, and more.
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How to File a Patent
Get the right kind of protection you need. Find out how to file a patent application, whether you need a lawyer, and what it means to have a patent pending.
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How Much Does a Patent Cost?
Simple patents may run a few thousand dollars, while complex ones can easily reach tens of thousands. Here’s everything you should consider before filing.
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The 3 Types of Patents and How They're Used
Getting the right patent is the best way to protect your big ideas and inventions. Learn about the main types of patents that could apply to you.
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How to Protect Against Patent Infringement
Patents give inventors exclusive rights over their work, and the legal authority to protect that exclusivity for the life of the patent. Here's how.
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How to Do a Patent Search and Why It Matters
If you’re hoping to apply for a patent, performing a patent search first could potentially save you a lot of time, money, and frustration.
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How to Patent an Idea: The Complete Guide
Every revolutionary invention starts with one great idea. Here’s what it takes to get a patent for your new concept, broken into 7 steps.
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Navigating Different Types of Patent Infringement
Do you have a patent and think someone is infringing on it? Or are you worried you may be infringing on someone else's patent? Read on to better understand your rights and avoid potentially costly litigation.
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The Patent Application Process
When it comes to a patent application, there are some parts that you have to do yourself and there are some parts that you should get help with. To have the best chance of success with your patent application, you need to know the difference.
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How to Get Patent Drawings
Draw them yourself or hire a professional: Getting the best patent drawings requires a bit of both. Before a draftsmen pens the straight lines and neat numbering, your drawings have to explain your invention in a way you understand. Find out more about how to get great patent drawings.
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10 Great August Patents
We depend on these inventions for everything from keeping our pants up to keeping us entertained.
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