What is an invention?

An invention is an idea or solution to a problem that is novel, non-obvious, and useful to society. When an inventor creates something new, they can use intellectual property law to protect their invention from being copied or used without their permission. In Washington State, inventors have the right to protect their invention for up to 20 years. To receive a patent, an invention must meet the following criteria: it must be novel and not known anywhere else, it must be non-obvious to people who are knowledgeable in the same field of study, and it must be useful or provide a benefit to society. An invention can range from a new product, to a new process or method of doing something, or even a new use for an existing product. Inventors can use intellectual property law in Washington to protect their invention. Patent holders are granted exclusive rights to their invention and can block others from using, making or selling an invention without their permission. Patent owners may also be able to license their invention to others for a fee. Inventors who have created something novel, non-obvious, and useful can use intellectual property law in Washington to protect their invention. Patent owners have the exclusive right to their invention and can stop others from copying and profiting from their invention without their permission.

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