On receipt of the application, examiners in the Patent Office conduct a search to validate that the proposed trademark is not confusingly similar to previously registered trademarks and is thus usable.
Firstly, conduct a patent search to check that your invention is new and not already patented. Once you know your invention is unique, file your patent with the US patent and trademark office.
In order to patent a new invention, one has to get a grant of property right from the US Patent and Trademark Office. Depending on the type of patent needed, one will have to fill out an application for either utility, design, or plant patent.
Protect new ideas and inventions so the originators receive the credit and can profit from their innovations.
You have to file a Utility patent application form with The United States Patent and Trademark Office. A utility patent applies to any invention or new useful improvement thereof.
The US Patent and Trademark Office has a very straightforward explanation and walkthrough for first-time filers at the link below.
A patent is issued for a new way of doing something physically. They can also be granted for processes. A trademark is something that uniquely identifies a company, service or item.
The term patent usually refers to a right granted to anyone who invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof. Filing a patent costs between $5000 to $15000
Yes. Although there are some commercial sites that offer you various extra products and services, you can print the application forms from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website directly. Their URL is http://www.uspto.gov/
Go speak to a patent attorney who is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. If you go to www.uspto.gov (the ONLY official site of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) you can search for attorneys registered in your area. Some may even offer a free initial consultation, and you can rest assured that a legitimate attorney isn't going to risk losing their license to cheat you or steal your idea. I happen to work for an IP attorney, and can honestly say he's never cheated anyone he's done work for.
A trademark is a way to copyright your business or organization so that other people cannot use your name as their own. A trademark is a really good thing to get if you are trying to patent a new invension or design for a new or old product.
You really should get a patent through a Patent Office.
U.S patent office