Patent Litigation Lawyer

Having a patent allows you to exclude others from making, using or perhaps selling a product.  Patents do not just protect the actual idea or product, but also create a structure or methodology to your innovation.  Also, owning a patent requires the patent owner to “relinquish the secrecy of the invention and fully disclose the best mode of making and using the invention to the public.”

There are three different types of patents you can apply for in the United States.

1. The utility patent which pertains to the functional aspect of an apparatus or composition of matter.
2. The design patent that focuses on the cosmetic design of objects.
3. The plant patent that protects the creation of new plants.

To properly understand how patents work, you must first speak with a patent attorney.  You must determine if there is anything else already in existence that is close to what you want to patent.  A patent lawyer can help you do a patent search to verify this.  Do not hesitate to work with an attorney.  Contact an attorney in patent litigation to schedule a free consultation at Williams Kherkher by calling (866) 950-9000.