Utility Patent

A Utility Patent is a patent that covers the creation of a new or improved — and useful — product, process, or machine.

Benefits

A utility patent safeguards new useful inventions, granting legal rights to the inventor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a utility patent?

A utility patent protects new and useful inventions, processes, or machines, giving exclusive rights to the inventor.

What is a utility patent in intellectual property?

A utility patent grants exclusive rights to use a new or improved and useful invention.

How do you tell if a patent is a utility patent?

A patent is a utility patent if it protects the functional parts of an invention, not its design or appearance.

Key Takeaway

A utility patent protects new inventions, ensuring legal rights for the inventor.