A patent is a right granted to an individual or enterprise by the government that excludes others from making, using, selling or importing the patented product or process without prior approval. In exchange for this right, the applicant must fully disclose the minutiae of the invention. A patent for a product or process that proves successful can give its owner a serious competitive advantage over rivals. It is valid for 20 years, after which it falls into the public domain. A patent-able invention can be any art, process, method or manner of manufacture; machine, apparatus or other articles; substances produced by manufacturing; computer software with technical application to industry or used with hardware; and product patent for food, chemicals, medicines and drugs.

Prior Art Search

A patent attorney will do a thorough search the patent database.

Approval Chances

The lawyer will assess inventiveness through comparisons with similar works

Filing of Application

The application will be drafted by the affiliate and filed with the Patent Office.

Advantages of Permanent Patent

Test of Inventiveness

With exclusive rights, the owner of the patent controls the use of the invention for a full 20 years. Patents can make businesses and slow down rivals for years to come.

Ability to Sell

You can transfer or sell your patent to another person at your discretion. Some businesses exist solely to collect the royalties from a patent they have licensed.

Greater Credibility

A patented product is likely to improve brand perception and potentially enable your business to charge a premium. Owning the patent for a successful product or service would significantly increase the valuation of your business.