WHAT CAN WE PATENT?

 

A patent is a form of intellectual property that gives the holder the exclusive right to prevent others from making, using, or selling an invention for a certain number of years. There are three main types of patents: utility patents, design patents, and plant patents.

Utility patents can be granted for any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof. Examples of things that can be patented under utility patents include:

• A new type of machine or device
• A new chemical compound or process
• A new software application
• A new business method
• A new medical treatment or surgical procedure

Design patents can be granted for any new, original, and ornamental design for an article of manufacture. Examples of things that can be patented under design patents include:

• The ornamental design of a new type of chair
• The ornamental design of a new type of car
• The ornamental design of a new type of jewelry

Plant patents can be granted for a new and distinct, asexually reproduced plant.

It's important to note that in order to be patentable, an invention must be novel, non-obvious and useful, and it's always recommended to seek the advice of a patent attorney or agent to evaluate the patentability of your invention and guide you through the patent application process.