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Introductory information about fundamental patent and strategy topics.
Typically the patent process begins with an invention that is already created, and the inventor or a business/legal representative associated with the inventor seeks out our to protect the invention.
Initial Considerations for a Patent - The first consideration is the form in which the invention should be protected.
Read more: Types of Patents
Assuming you have decided to pursue a nonprovisional utility patent, the following steps describe the typical process.
Read more: The Patent Process