FAQs Patent Questions
Question:Will the USPTO advise me as to whether a certain patent promotion organization is reliable and trustworthy?
Answer: No. The Office has no control over such organizations. The Office will publish complaints regarding invention promoters and replies from the invention promoters. The Office will not undertake any investigation of the invention promoters.
Question:Utility patents protects the way an article is used and works and a design patent protects the way an article looks.
Answer:
A “utility patent” protects the way an article is used and works (35 U.S.C. 101), while a "design patent" protects the way an article looks (35 U.S.C. 171). Both design and utility patents may be obtained on an article if invention resides both in its utility and ornamental appearance.
Question:Can I bring in my patent application to your office?
Answer:
Yes, you may personally deliver your patent application to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The USPTO, is located in Alexandria, Virginia.
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