This Handbook provides an overview of federal patent and trademark law. Information discussed includes types of patents and trademarks, duration of registration, requirements for obtaining, a guide to the application process, protecting your patent or trademark, and much more in 18 pages of materials.
An application for something such as a job or membership of an organization is a formal written request for it. A patent is an official right to be the only person or company allowed to make or sell a new product for a certain period of time.A patent application includes a detailed description and technical drawings, along with a set of claims that define the scope of protection. A patent application is individually written for a specific invention, and thus can be a complicated and involved document. This page provides information on the types of patents and types of patent applications, and the examination process. For claim construction purposes, the description may act as a sort of dictionary, which explains the invention and may define terms used in the claims. A perfectly acceptable way to craft a patent application is to just explain the meaning of the words used in the claim. Specifications – and especially claims – are vital parts of any patent application. In the U.S., it means that a provisional patent application has been submitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In addition, your patent application must contain "claims" that define the scope of your invention.