The Utility Patent Application
One often hears the words "utility patent" when considering the patenting of their invention. A utility patent is the most common type of patent inventors obtain for their inventions. It is also generally regarded as the most powerful type of patent you can get.
Patents can be broken down as falling within
two classes: 1) utility patents; and 2) design patents. Utility patents can be
broken into four basic classes: 1) Article of Manufacture; 2) Process; 3) Machine; and 4)
Composition of Matter. The Patent Office also recognizes certain types of plant
patents and business methods. If your invention does not fall within one of
these categories, then it may not be within a statutory class of patentable subject
matter.
Most inventions we see are either Machine inventions or Articles of Manufacture. If
you have a question about any terms like "utility patent", etc., feel free to
contact us.
Thanks for visiting.
Christopher J. Whewell, MS
Western Patent Group
chrisw@patentsearcher.com
call 1-512-763-1142
Important Notice: Use of this website will not establish an attorney-client, agent-client, or other commercial relationship, and such a relationship will only exist if and after an engagement letter has been signed. No representations or warranties are made with respect to any of the information contained within this website, and particularly in reference to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. The material contained within this website and its links is for general information purposes only, and shall not be construed as legal advice; nor should it be relied upon in place of seeking legal advice relative to your individual situation from a qualified Patent Practitioner or Counsel. Since the law is always evolving, the information contained within this website may not always be current with the most recent changes.