What if someone else has a similar invention?

If someone else has a similar invention to you in Nevada, you may want to consider filing for a patent. A patent grants the owner exclusive rights to their invention, meaning they are the only ones that can use and sell it. In order to receive a patent in Nevada, the invention must be novel, useful, and not obvious to a person skilled in the subject matter. Before applying for a patent, you should do a search to ensure that someone else does not already have a patent on the same invention. You should also search for any similar inventions that already exist. If you find that someone else has a similar invention, you may want to consider filing for a patent with improvements to the existing invention or filing for a “continuation” patent which adds additional features to the invention. It is important to remember that just because there is another similar invention, it does not necessarily mean that you cannot receive a patent. As long your invention meets the requirements to receive a patent, it can be eligible for protection. Therefore, you should consult with a patent attorney or agent to help you decide how to proceed.

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