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- 1. Send an email message to the United States Patent and Trademark Office at dsd@uspto.gov and request a copy of the patent. You will need to give the actual patent number. The USPTO will make arrangements with you for payment.
- 2. Call the offices of the USPTO directly at (571) 272-3150 or (800) 972-6382. The USPTO staff is available to assist you Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and will ask for the pertinent information. You can also arrange for a copy to be sent via overnight delivery using this same information.
- 4. Obtain a copy of your patent by mail. Address your request to Document Services, Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, P.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, VA 22313-1450. You can enclose a check or a money order with your request.
- 5. Pay for your patent copy using Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover, or send a check or money order, made payable to the Director of Patents and Trademarks. Log onto the official Web site for the USPTO for the current fee schedules (see Resources below).
What else can I help you with?
What is the process for obtaining a patent plaque for an order placed with a company?
To obtain a patent plaque for an order placed with a company, you typically need to provide proof of your patent, such as a patent number or certificate. You will then work with the company to customize the plaque with your patent information and design preferences. Once the plaque is created, it will be shipped to you for display.
Difference between patent and patent pending?
A patent is a grant from a patent office, such as the United States Patent Office. "Patent Pending" is a phrase that an application for a patent has been filed and is in some stage in the process of obtaining a patent. Thus, a patent can be presently enforced while a patent that is merely pending is unenforceable but can mature into a patent that can be enforced. Once the pending patent matures, the patent owner can sue for back damages or reasonable royalties starting from the filing date of the patent.
Is there any training on how to get a patent from the patent office?
There are not training offered from the patent office on getting a patent. The patent office advises you to seek guidance from a trademark/patent attorney. A good attorney is highly suggested by the patent office. As a convenience, they have a roster of local Patent Attorneys.
How long does it take from patent filing to grant?
for the Non provisional patent ,, it takes 2 months to receive the Filing Receipt , Then it depends , for some inventions it takes few months to get the Certificate ,other might take years to get it , Any way , once you get the Filing Receipt ,you can license your patented invention and make money
What is patent revocation?
Patent revocation is the removal of patent protection from an invention.
How do you cite a patent in APA format?
To cite a patent in APA format, include the inventor's name, the patent number, the title of the patent, the publication date, and the source of the patent. Format it as follows: Inventor(s). (Year). Title of patent (Patent No. xxxxxx). Source.
Patent number on antique ..how to look up the original patent?
If it is a U.S. patent, you can go to the USPTO website for patent searches and enter the number in "patent number search".
What is the difference between a provisional patent and a non-provisional patent?
A provisional patent provides temporary protection for an invention, while a non-provisional patent offers full patent protection and must be examined by the patent office.
Is there a patent for donuts?
No, there is not and cannot be such a patent.
How do I patent an idea I had?
There are many companies out there that will tell you how to get a patent, however, most are scams. You can apply for a patent with the US Patent Office at www.uspto.gov.
How to get a patent on a similar patent?
An improvement of an existing invention is itself an invention, and can be patented like any other invention. Contact a patent practitioner (patent agent or patent attorney) for assistance. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has lists and addresses of patent practitioners in every state. Avoid companies that advertise they will "help you get a patent."
What is a patent pending or patent number notice?
Patent pending is a warning that a patent application has been filed. It is completely worthless until and unless a patent is actually issued for that invention. Patent number notice means a patent with that number was issued for the invention that is implemented in the product labeled with that number.
