Utility Patent
Definition
A Utility Patent is a patent that covers the creation of a new or improved — and useful — product, process, or machine.
Benefits
A utility patent safeguards new useful inventions, granting legal rights to the inventor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a utility patent? A utility patent protects new and useful inventions, processes, or machines, giving exclusive rights to the inventor.
What is a utility patent in intellectual property? A utility patent grants exclusive rights to use a new or improved and useful invention.
How do you tell if a patent is a utility patent? A patent is a utility patent if it protects the functional parts of an invention, not its design or appearance.
Summary
A utility patent protects new inventions, ensuring legal rights for the inventor.