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Patents
By the time you finish these steps, you will be able to use essential
USPTO
tools, tips, and tricks. This knowledge will enable you to pursue a patent for your idea.
What is a patent?
A patent is a form of intellectual property that grants its owner the exclusive right to prevent others from making, using, or selling an invention for a limited period of time.
How to get a patent
Information about how to apply online for a patent.
How to manage a patent
Learn your rights and how they can be maintained, enforced, transferred, and protected.
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