If you have an idea for an invention, then you need patents to protect your invention.
Patents can: Protect against competitors
Provide a competitive edge in the marketplace
Set your business apart from others in the same space
Help market your product If you have a business, or are thinking of starting a company, a patent can increase the value of your business.
Without a patent, the value of your company is just what the inventory is worth. Patents (often called a “patent portfolio”) can make a business worth millions.
What is a patent?
Patents are a property right created by the federal government. A patent grants the patent owner (usually the inventor, or the inventor’s employer), the exclusive right to make, use, and sell the invention.
How do I get a patent?
You must apply for a patent for your invention at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The Patent Office recommends that you work with an attorney registered to practice before the USPTO to avoid losing important legal rights to your invention.
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