U.S. patent application
Types of patents: There are three types of U.S. patents: inventions, designs, and plant patents.
Application routes: For different types of patents, there are different ways to apply. For example, a design patent can be filed directly or under the Paris Convention, while an invention patent can be filed through a direct application, the Paris Convention or a PCT patent contract.
Conditions for grant: The main conditions for granting a patent in the United States include patentable subject matter, novelty, non-obviousness, and sufficiency of disclosure.
Duration of protection: Different types of patents have different durations. In general, the term of protection is 20 years (from the filing date) for invention patents, 15 years (from the date of grant) for design patents, and 20 years for plant patents. The term of a patent may be extended or adjusted if certain conditions are met.
Content of rights: After obtaining a patent, the right holder may prohibit others from manufacturing, using, selling, importing or promising to sell the patented product without permission.
When applying for a U.S. patent, you need to understand these knowledge points and apply for them in accordance with the relevant regulations. If necessary, it is advisable to consult a professional lawyer or patent ** agency.