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.
The applicant is required to furnish a drawing of his or her invention when necessary for understanding the nature of the invention. Schedule a Free Consultation online or call or .The Pro Se Assistance Program is dedicated to help independent inventors and small businesses meet their goal of protecting valuable intellectual property. A patent provides exclusive property rights granted to an inventor (or his assignee) for a fixed period of time in exchange for disclosure of an invention. Resources are available for Minnesota residents to help inventors and entrepreneurs learn more about protecting their intellectual property. A guide to information on patents and trademarks, patent searching, inventor resources and UW intellectual property resources. The basic elements of a patent application are as follows: A specification • An oath or declaration; • Drawings, when necessary; and • A filing fee. A consultation with a USPTO-registered patent attorney or agent. Resources are available for Minnesota residents to help inventors and entrepreneurs learn more about protecting their intellectual property. In addition, your patent application must contain "claims" that define the scope of your invention.