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How Patents Work
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Patents protect inventions and intellectual property from being copied. Learn about the uses of patents, the history of patents and about intellectual property law.
Are patent trolls smothering innovation?
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Are patent trolls smothering innovation? Learn about the effects patent trolls can have on innovation at HowStuffWorks.
How Gene Patents Work
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Gene patents allow companies and researchers to lay claim to sequences of genetic code. Learn more in How Gene Patents Work.
What is a provisional patent?
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Even though it's not even really an application, filing a provisional patent application can give you a head start as you begin the process of protecting your invention.
What does a patent agent do?
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The difference between a marketable invention and an unusual paperweight can come down to whether the inventor has received a patent on a prized idea. But getting a patent is a tricky business. It's helpful to have the assistance of someone who knows the ins and outs of the process. Enter the patent agent.
Who Owns Your Genes? The Gene Patent Quiz
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You inherited your genes from your parents, and they’re the building blocks of who you are. So how could someone patent them? Test your knowledge in our gene patent quiz.
How hard is the patent application process?
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You're convinced you have a great, marketable idea, but you're also aware someone could steal the idea if you don't have a patent. It's time to investigate the process of protecting your invention.
How to File a Patent
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How to file a patent is covered in detail in this article from HowStuffWorks. Here you can find out how to file a patent.
10 Weird Patents That Google Owns
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If you thought Google Glass was 'out there,' you'll be more surprised reading about these 10 weird patents that Google Owns at HowStuffWorks.
How Trademarks Work
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A trademark is concerned with a company's need to identify its goods or services among its customers and potential customers. Learn how they work.