A patent is a copyright for an invention and this helps you to prevent others from selling, using, making products from your ideas. If others what to make use of your idea that is patented they have to get a license from you to use your idea. By this way you get the money you want for your patented idea. Patent can be done for a process, machine, and articles/products that can be manufactured.
To patent an idea or anything else you have to file a provisional patent application with the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office. After the provisional patent application you have to file a regular patent application within one year. A patent remains in effect for 20 years if it is approved. For more information on the different application forms used for patent you can check the website www.uspto.gov. A provisional application is very easy to file since it requires only a detailed description of the invention and the associated drawings. The application fee is approximately $150. For a regular patent application you might need the assistance of the professional drafters who are experienced in this field since it is more complex.
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