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The Patent Process

The Patent Process. Invent Something!. What can and can no t be patented?. Choose the one answer that CAN NOT be patented. Machines Abstract ideas New plant breeds New ways to manufacture something. Inventions must also be:. New Useful Non obvious. Invent Something!.

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The Patent Process

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  1. The Patent Process

  2. Invent Something!

  3. What can and can not be patented? Choose the one answer that CAN NOT be patented • Machines • Abstract ideas • New plant breeds • New ways to manufacture something

  4. Inventions must also be: • New • Useful • Non obvious

  5. Invent Something! Things that can be patented: • Machines • Designs • New Plant Breeds • Ways to Manufacture Something • An invention must be: • New • Useful • Not Obvious

  6. Describe the invention • Draw the invention Submit a patent application But where should you send the application?

  7. Who grants patents? • State governments, each with their own system • The federal government, through patent courts • The federal government, through the patent office

  8. Invent Something! Write a Patent Application - describe - draw Things that can be patented: • Machines • Designs • New Plant Breeds • Ways to Manufacture Something And send it to... The US Patent and Trademark Office, a part of the federal government • An invention must be: • New • Useful • Not Obvious

  9. The USPTO wants to know – Who are you?

  10. Who can receive a patent? • Whoever invents it first • The first inventor to apply for it • The first person to show that they can make money off the invention • Only the inventor, unless he or she is under 18, and then it’s the inventor’s parents

  11. Invent Something! Write a Patent Application - describe - draw USPTO wants to know— Who Are You? Things that can be patented: • Machines • Designs • New Plant Breeds • Ways to Manufacture Something The first inventor to apply for a patent typically receives it And send it to... The US Patent and Trademark Office, a part of the federal government • An invention must be: • New • Useful • Not Obvious

  12. Approved! It’s yours, for…

  13. Which part of a patent explains what is protected? • The Claims • The Description • The Technical Drawings

  14. But for how long? …

  15. How long does a patent last? • 2 years • 20 years • 200 years • Forever

  16. Invent Something! Write a Patent Application - describe - draw USPTO wants to know— Who Are You? Approved! It’s yours for… Things that can be patented: • Machines • Designs • New Plant Breeds • Ways to Manufacture Something The first inventor to apply for a patent typically receives it The Claims in your patent describe exactly what’s protected And send it to... The US Patent and Trademark Office, a part of the federal government Most patents last for 20 years • An invention must be: • New • Useful • Not Obvious

  17. Infringed! What next?

  18. Who enforces your patent? • The government will seek out infringers and prosecute them • You must watch for infringers and can sue them

  19. Invent Something! Write a Patent Application - describe - draw USPTO wants to know— Who Are You? Approved! It’s yours for… Things that can be patented: • Machines • Designs • New Plant Breeds • Ways to Manufacture Something The Claims in your patent describe exactly what’s protected The first inventor to apply for a patent typically receives it And send it to... The US Patent and Trademark Office, a part of the federal government Most patents last for 20 years • An invention must be: • New • Useful • Not Obvious Infringed! What now? Patent holders can sue if they find others infringing. The government does not seek out or prosecute infringers.

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