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 purpose of this guide is to provide you with basic information about filing a utility patent application with the USPTO. How to write a patent application.Writing a patent application is not as easy as many think. A person may use a representation of the state seal for a commercial purpose if the person obtains a license from the secretary of state for that use. There are three types of patents: utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. Each type has its own eligibility requirements. A prelude to patent claim drafting. Today we pick up from there to discuss in a very basic way what must go into your patent claim. Here's how to get a U.S. patent on your idea or invention without a lawyer. Follow these steps to do a patent search and file a patent application yourself.