Patents | USPTO
Find out how to apply for and maintain a patent in the U.S., and learn about helpful resources.
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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the agency responsible for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks.
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In modern usage, the term patent usually refers to the right granted to anyone who invents something new, useful and non-obvious.
Espacenet – patent search
Espacenet provides free access to over 120 million patent documents worldwide, enabling users to search, download, compare, and translate patents.
Google Patents
Search and read the full text of patents from around the world with Google Patents, and find prior art in our index of non-patent literature.
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What Does Patent Mean? A patent is a legal right to an invention given to a person or entity without interference from others who wish to replicate, use, or sell it.
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Patent | Protecting Intellectual Property Rights | Britannica
Patent, a government grant to an inventor of the right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention, usually for a limited period. Patents are granted for new and useful
Patent Searches
Researchers can use this site to search 157.2 million patent records from over 95 jurisdictions, as well as scholarly works and technical literature. The USPTO offers the following step