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Oregon Patent FAQ
When do I need a patent?
U.S. patent laws were enacted by Congress under its Constitutional grant of authority to protect the discoveries of inventors. In order to be patented an invention must be novel, useful, and not of an obvious nature. Patents are issued for four general types of inventions/discoveries: machines, human made products, compositions of matter, and processing methods.
Patents grant an inventor the right to exclude others from producing or using the inventor's discovery or invention for a limited period of time. In order to be patented an invention must be novel, useful, and not of an obvious nature. There are three types of patents: a) "utility patent" which includes a process, a machine (mechanism with moving parts), manufactured products, and compounds or mixtures (such as chemical formulas); b) "design patent" which is a new, original and ornamental design for a manufactured article; and c) "plant patent" which is a new variety of a cultivated asexually reproduced plant.
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What is a Licensing Agreement?
A licensing agreement is a legal contract between two parties that allows one party (the licensee) to use a specific product, technology, or intellectual property owned by the other party (the licensor). It outlines the terms and conditions of use, including the rights, limitations, and financial arrangements. In Oregon, a licensing agreement grants permission to an individual or business to use certain rights or assets within the state's jurisdiction.
Elements of a Licensing Agreement
A licensing agreement in Oregon is a legal contract that sets out the terms and conditions for granting permission to use intellectual property, such as trademarks, patents, or copyrights. It is an agreement between the owner of the intellectual property (licensor) and the party interested in using it (licensee). The agreement specifies the scope of the license, including any limitations or restrictions on use, the duration of the license, and the payment or royalties involved. It is important to carefully review and understand the elements of a licensing agreement in Oregon to protect the rights and interests of both the licensor and licensee.
When is a Licensing Agreement Needed?
A licensing agreement is needed when someone wants to give permission to another person or company to use their intellectual property, like inventions, trademarks, or creative works. In Oregon, a licensing agreement may be needed if a person or a business wants to allow someone else in the state to use their product or idea for a certain period of time or within specific conditions. This agreement helps protect the rights of the owner and ensures that both parties understand the terms and responsibilities involved in using the intellectual property.
Types of Licensing Agreements
A licensing agreement is a legal contract between two parties that allows one party (the licensee) to use the intellectual property of the other party (the licensor) for a specific purpose. Types of licensing agreements in Oregon include patent licenses, which allow the licensee to use a patented invention; trademark licenses, which grant permission to use a certain brand or logo; and software licenses, which provide the right to use a software program. These agreements help protect the rights of the owners while allowing others to benefit from their intellectual property.
Licensing Agreement Fees and Royalties
A licensing agreement fee is a little sum of money that one person pays to another person for the right to use something that they created. Let's say I invented a really cool and useful product, like a new type of smartphone. If someone else wants to make and sell that smartphone, they would need to pay me a licensing agreement fee so that they can use my invention legally. Royalties, on the other hand, are the ongoing payments that the person using the invention needs to make to the creator. This is usually a small percentage of the money made from selling the product. In the state of Oregon, licensing agreement fees and royalties work the same way. So, if someone in Oregon wants to use someone else's invention for their business, they would need to pay a fee and a portion of their sales as royalties to the inventor.
