Patenting Your Invention: What Are The Benefits?

The benefits of a patent are that it provides credibility, legitimacy and exclusivity. A patent means that no one else has the invention. Russ Weinzimmer, a patent attorney whose practice works with individuals and small companies to help them protect their inventions and intellectual property, says that it gives you a marketing advantage and makes a product more desirable because patents imply that there’s something valuable there because it’s been protected.

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Who can help me market my invention?

Before you begin marketing any invention, be aware that you are running the danger of disclosing it and having it stolen. Patent attorneys can suggest legitimate sources to assist you with promoting the invention.

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I have a great concept. Can I patent it?

Patents are protections granted to inventors that prevent others from making or selling an invention. In fact, the original patent application required a working model of the invention along with the application. While modern patents are available for designs, there are no patents available for concepts.

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How long does a patent last?

How long patent protection lasts depends upon the type of patent being issued and the country issuing the patent. Find specific information on length of patent protection according to the type of patent here.

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