What is a utility patent?

A utility patent is a type of patent granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that allows the inventor to exclude other parties from making, using, or selling a particular invention in the United States for a limited period of time. Utility patents are the most common type of patent granted in the United States and are also referred to as “patent for invention” or “patent for invention”. Utility patents can be granted in Mississippi, as this is a federal area of law, but the exact process will depend on the particular patent. Generally, utility patents must demonstrate the invention is new, useful, and non-obvious. Additionally, utility patents must also demonstrate that the invention is not already in the public domain or within the scope of a prior patent. Once granted, the patent holder will have exclusive rights to the invention until the patent expires.

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