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.
Here you'll find what you need to know if you know nothing about patents. We'll take you from "What is a patent?" to assistance with the application process.Marks not used in commerce - they must be used in business. Marks not used across state borders - in order to register, it must be used nationally. What can be patented? Getting a patent in Virginia is the same as any other state. The patent application is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Intellectual property (IP) rights, including patents, protect the creations of inventors and ensure a return on investment for their innovations. A stepbystep overview of a patent application and maintenance process. The five stages of a patent process.