What are the Different Types of Patents?

Authors : Nilanshu Shekhar, Akanksha Anand, Rishabh Manocha

There are several different types of patents that can be obtained to protect different kinds of intellectual property. Here is an overview of the main types of patents:

1. Utility Patents

Utility patents cover new and useful inventions or discoveries. This can include a wide range of inventions, from mechanical devices and manufacturing processes to chemical compounds and software programs. Utility patents have a term of 20 years from the date of filing.

2. Design Patents

Design patents cover new, original, and ornamental designs for an article of manufacture. This can include the appearance of a product, such as the shape of a bottle or the design of a chair. Design patents have a term of 15 years from the date of grant.

3. Plant Patents

Plant patents cover new varieties of plants that have been asexually reproduced, such as through cuttings or tissue culture. Plant patents have a term of 20 years from the date of grant.

4. Provisional Patent

Provisional patents are a type of temporary patent that can be obtained in the United States. A provisional patent application is a simplified version of a full patent application, and it allows an inventor to establish an early effective filing date for their invention while they work on a more complete application. Provisional patents are not examined and do not become granted patents. However, they can be used to establish an inventor’s priority date and to obtain the right to use the term “patent pending.”

5. International Patents

International patents are patents that are granted by international organizations, such as the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and are recognized in multiple countries. International patents can be a useful option for inventors who wish to protect their intellectual property in multiple jurisdictions.

Which type of patent is right for you will depend on your specific circumstances and needs. It is important to carefully consider your options and seek the advice of a patent attorney or agent if you are unsure which type of patent is best for you.

What are the Different Types of Patents?

Authors : Nilanshu Shekhar, Rishabh Manocha and Akanksha Anand

There are several different types of patents that can be obtained to protect different kinds of intellectual property. Here is an overview of the main types of patents:

1. Utility Patents

Utility patents cover new and useful inventions or discoveries. This can include a wide range of inventions, from mechanical devices and manufacturing processes to chemical compounds and software programs. Utility patents have a term of 20 years from the date of filing.

2. Design Patents

Design patents cover new, original, and ornamental designs for an article of manufacture. This can include the appearance of a product, such as the shape of a bottle or the design of a chair. Design patents have a term of 15 years from the date of grant.

3. Plant Patents

Plant patents cover new varieties of plants that have been asexually reproduced, such as through cuttings or tissue culture. Plant patents have a term of 20 years from the date of grant.

4. Provisional Patent

Provisional patents are a type of temporary patent that can be obtained in the United States. A provisional patent application is a simplified version of a full patent application, and it allows an inventor to establish an early effective filing date for their invention while they work on a more complete application. Provisional patents are not examined and do not become granted patents. However, they can be used to establish an inventor’s priority date and to obtain the right to use the term “patent pending.”

5. International Patents

International patents are patents that are granted by international organizations, such as the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and are recognized in multiple countries. International patents can be a useful option for inventors who wish to protect their intellectual property in multiple jurisdictions.

Which type of patent is right for you will depend on your specific circumstances and needs. It is important to carefully consider your options and seek the advice of a patent attorney or agent if you are unsure which type of patent is best for you.

What are the Different Types of Patents?

Authors : Nilanshu Shekhar, Rishabh Manocha and Akanksha Anand

There are several different types of patents that can be obtained to protect different kinds of intellectual property. Here is an overview of the main types of patents:

1. Utility Patents

Utility patents cover new and useful inventions or discoveries. This can include a wide range of inventions, from mechanical devices and manufacturing processes to chemical compounds and software programs. Utility patents have a term of 20 years from the date of filing.

2. Design Patents

Design patents cover new, original, and ornamental designs for an article of manufacture. This can include the appearance of a product, such as the shape of a bottle or the design of a chair. Design patents have a term of 15 years from the date of grant.

3. Plant Patents

Plant patents cover new varieties of plants that have been asexually reproduced, such as through cuttings or tissue culture. Plant patents have a term of 20 years from the date of grant.

4. Provisional Patent

Provisional patents are a type of temporary patent that can be obtained in the United States. A provisional patent application is a simplified version of a full patent application, and it allows an inventor to establish an early effective filing date for their invention while they work on a more complete application. Provisional patents are not examined and do not become granted patents. However, they can be used to establish an inventor’s priority date and to obtain the right to use the term “patent pending.”

5. International Patents

International patents are patents that are granted by international organizations, such as the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and are recognized in multiple countries. International patents can be a useful option for inventors who wish to protect their intellectual property in multiple jurisdictions.

Which type of patent is right for you will depend on your specific circumstances and needs. It is important to carefully consider your options and seek the advice of a patent attorney or agent if you are unsure which type of patent is best for you.

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