{"id":4033,"date":"2022-03-25T08:51:38","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T08:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wariplaw.com\/?page_id=4033"},"modified":"2023-01-04T15:09:17","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T15:09:17","slug":"what-is-a-patent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wariplaw.com\/practice-areas\/patent-attorney\/what-is-a-patent\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Patent?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The process of applying for a patent can be complex. Getting a patent attorney to assist you in your patent filing can make the process less intimidating.<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ve provided information that will help you understand how patents work to protect your intellectual property and how an intellectual property lawyer can help you in this process.<\/p>\n

To start, let us first define what a patent is and how it works.<\/p>\n

What is a Patent?<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"whatA patent gives inventors exclusive rights to their inventions for a limited period. In exchange for public disclosure of an invention, you get the legal right to exclude others from using, selling, or making the invention.
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A patent protects your intellectual property. Once an application for a patent is submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office for evaluation, your invention can be marked as \u201cpatent pending.\u201d This status gives you priority over others who may later try to implement the same invention. When your application issues as a patent, you can sue for infringement.
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If you have questions about intellectual property, you can find an attorney specializing in IP law at War IP Law, PLLC. Call us today and let one of our patent lawyers help you.<\/span><\/p>\n

How To Apply for Patent<\/h2>\n

The USPTO<\/a> has provided steps that you need to follow when filing a patent application. After you file a patent application<\/a>, it will be examined by a USPTO attorney. Your invention will be protected from that point on unless your patent is rejected.<\/p>\n