Patents
A patent is a form of intellectual property protection that grants the inventor exclusive rights to make, use, sell, and import an invention for a limited time—generally 20 years from the earliest effective filing date—in exchange for full public disclosure of the invention. Patents are available for inventions that are novel, useful, and non-obvious, and they may cover products, processes, machines, manufactured items, or compositions of matter, as well as significant improvements to existing technologies. This exclusivity serves as a powerful incentive for innovation, allowing inventors and companies to recoup research and development investments by limiting competition for a set period.
Patent Advantages
Patents are specifically designed to protect inventions that provide technical solutions to problems. Working with a registered patent attorney can help ensure your application meets the stringent requirements of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), positioning your innovation for long-term strategic and commercial value.
Types of Patents
Utility Patents
Utility patents protect the functionality of inventions for products, processes, or machines. The invention must be new, useful, and non-obvious to be patentable.
Design Patents
Design patents protect the ornamental appearance of an invention, but not its functional features.
Plant Patents
Plant patents protect a new and distinct variety of plant that is discovered or asexually reproduced.
Guidance
At Blue Guide Law, we guide our clients through every aspect of the patent application process. Drawing on specialized expertise in patent law, providing individualized attention to businesses of all sizes—from startups to established international companies.
