How Do You File A Patent Timeline?
A patent is a property right for an idea or invention, granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. A patent protects the patent owner in that only the owner has the exclusive right to produce, offer for sale, or sell the patented item. It also protects the product from being imported or exported by anyone other than the patent holder. A U.S. patent can only be obtained by filing an application for a through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Determine if you need a Utility Patent for a process, machine or manufactured item; a Design Patent for a new original and ornamental design for a manufactured product; or a Plant Patent for anyone who discovers or invents, and asexually reproduces, a new variety of plant. Estimated time: 15 minutes. Search patent records on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website to make sure there is not already a patent for your product. Estimated time: two hours. File a patent application through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website. Estima
