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Patent Application — Overview
A US patent grants the inventor exclusive rights to make, use, and sell the invention for 20 years (utility patents) or 15 years (design patents). File a provisional application to establish a priority date while developing your product. Non-provisional applications are examined for novelty and non-obviousness.
Source Agency
USPTO — US Patent and Trademark Office
USPTO — US Patent and Trademark Office
Last Verified
March 1, 2026
March 1, 2026
Next Review
May 30, 2026
May 30, 2026