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Eric A. HanscomManaging Attorney
2141 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 320Carlsbad, CA 92011
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35 U.S.C. §102: You have 1 year from the time you first “publicly disclose” your invention until you have to file for patent protection.
35 U.S.C. §102: You have 1 year from the time you first “publicly disclose” your invention until you have to file for patent protection.
Type of Intellectu
al Property
Protects
Average time until issue or
final rejection?
Expect to pay
(attorney fees + costs)*
Length of protection
Renew-able?
Practical examples in
business
Patent (Utility)
How something works
3 years$7,000 - 50,000
20 years from date of filing
application*
No
Devices, substances,
business methods.
Patent (Provisional
)
1 year grace period to file a utility patent application
1 year$3,000 - $6,000
1 year "grace period"
No
Devices, substances,
business methods.
Patent (US Design)
How something looks
1 year $2,00014 years from date of issue
NoUnique shapes
of products
Patent (European
Design)
How something looks
5 months$2,000 - $5,000
Up to 25 years from
date of issue
NoUnique shapes
of products
* Certain Exceptions Apply
Is it a business or a hobby? Business are created to make money, hobbies are for fun. If your invention is just a hobby, sure, try to do it yourself, but don’t expect to succeed.
Mistakes made with IP applications are often not “discovered” until years after filing, and you may lose potential patent and trademark rights during this time.
A solid IP strategy is essential for attracting investors. Seasoned investors will look carefully at your patent, trademark and copyright applications before they invest in your invention, so why not do it right the first time?
As the inventor, what is a good use of your time? Successful inventors focus on what they do best and hire professionals for the rest.