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Q. I have an idea - now where do I start? A. I would start by browsing the "site contents" area of this website located at the left of this screen; this makes sure you know what a patent is, if your idea is patentable and if you can apply for a patent; then you can decide if your ready for the next step. Q. I think I know what a patent is and I think I have a patent-able idea; now what do I do? A. I would purchase the booklet "How To Get A Patent Quickly And Easily", which explains some of the things needed to obtain a patent and is offered by this site. This is a very good starting point, because it includes alot of information needed to understand the patent process. I would do this before I talked to an attorney or patent agent, that way I would be prepared for the patent process. Consulting a patent attorney can be expensive and a waste of money if a person does not understand what is required. You can purchase the booklet here: "How To Get A Patent Quickly & Easily"
The
Patent and Trademark Office is an agency of the U.S. Department of
Commerce. The role of the
Patent and Trademark Office is to provide patent protection for
inventions and to register trademarks. It serves the interest of
inventors and businesses with respect to their inventions and corporate,
product, and service identifications. It also advises and assists the
bureaus and offices of the Department of Commerce and other agencies of
the Government in matters involving "intellectual property"
such as patents, trademarks and semiconductor mask works. Through the
preservation, classification, and dissemination of patent information,
the Office aids and encourages innovation and the scientific and
technical advancement of the Nation. In
discharging its duties, the Patent and Trademark Office examines
applications and grants patents on inventions when applicants are
entitled to them; it publishes and disseminates patent information,
records assignments of patents, maintains search files of U.S. and
foreign patents and a search room for public use in examining issued
patents and records. It supplies copies of patents and official records
to the public. Similar functions are performed relating to trademarks.
A Purpose of this site & disclaimer
The purpose of this website is to give the reader some general information about patents and the operations of the Patent and Trademark Office. It attempts to answer many of the questions commonly asked of the Patent and Trademark Office but is not intended to be a comprehensive resource on patent law or a guide for the patent lawyer. Consequently, many details are omitted and complications have been avoided as much as possible. It is hoped that this website will be useful to inventors and prospective applicants for patents, to students, and to others who may be interested in patents by giving them a brief general introduction to the subject. The webmaster, sponsors, and/or "Infoprodigy" shall not be held responsible for any actions which may arise from use of this site - this site is for entertainment purposes only.
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