How long does a patent last?

A patent in Kansas lasts for 20 years from the date the application was filed. This means that all inventions filed after June 8, 1995 must be renewed between the 16th and 20th anniversary of their filing date. In order to renew a patent, a fee must be paid to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the renewal must be properly documented. Patent holders should consider their patent renewal carefully, as the renewal can only be made once. If the patent is not renewed within the 20-year period, the patent holder loses all rights to the invention and can be subject to infringement claims by third parties. In addition, the scope of the patent may be limited by changes in Kansas Arts law over the 20-year period. Therefore, it is important for patent holders to review their patent to make sure it still covers their invention as originally filed. In summary, a patent in Kansas lasts for 20 years from the date of filing. Patent holders must stay vigilant about renewing their patent within the allotted time frame and may have to make adjustments to their patent depending on changes to Kansas Arts law.

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