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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.
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.
What are copyrights and patents?
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What are copyrights and patents? Is there any difference or are they the same thing?
What is a trade secret, and how is it different from a patent or copyright?
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Trade secrets are what helps keep the competitive nature of our economy going. Find out how trade secrets are different from patents and copyrights.