How Does a Patent Protect an Invention?
About jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a04/bu/oc/patent-protect-invention-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); A patent restricts others from using, making or selling an invention. Generally, patents are granted by a government to an individual for a certain length of time–usually about 20 years. In the U.S., people can get a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. An inventor must also produce documents detailing how the invention is made or how it improves upon another invention. Who Can Get a Patent? jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a04/bu/oc/patent-protect-invention-2.1-800X800.jpg’); }); Only the inventor, or a deceased inventor’s legal representative may apply for a patent. If more than one person has created an invention, they must apply for a patent together. Otherwise, a patent will be rejected. Protecti
