Part 1: Patent Law

Patent Law: Overview

What is a patent?

How do inventors benefit by holding a patent?

What kinds of patents may be issued?

What types of inventions qualify for a utility patent?

What is the procedure for applying for a utility patent and a provisional patent application?

Under what circumstances is a utility patent application approved?

How are patent rights enforced?

When does a patent expire or otherwise come to an end?

What about international protection for U.S. patents?

What’s new in patent law since the last edition?

Patent resources

Patent Law: Definitions

Patent Law: Forms

Patent Application Basics

Preparing a Utility Patent Application

Who Files the Utility Application?

Preparing a Design Patent Application