What is a non-provisional patent application?
As described more fully in the Overview section above, a Non-Provisional Application is a traditional application that leads to the issuance of a utility patent preliminary step toward obtaining a utility patent. What does a Non-Provisional Patent Application Protect? A Non-Provisional Application leads directly to obtaining a utility patent. A utility patent provides an enforceable legal right to prevent others from exploiting the way your invention is made or works. How long does a Utility Patent last? A Utility Patent has a term of approximately 17-18 years from the issue date.
