Patent
In the United States, patents are legal documents issued by a federal government agency, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). These documents grant the patent owner certain rights, including the prohibition of others from manufacturing, using, selling, offering to sell, or importing the product or process protected by the patent within the United States. Additionally, the patent owner may seek compensation from those who infringe upon these rights. It's noteworthy that these rights are generally limited to within the United States and do not apply to regions outside of the United States.
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Patent Prosecution
The submission requires detailed technical documentation to describe the invention, demonstrate its utility, novelty, and non-obviousness, and may include application fees, patent searches, and official examination. Once approved, the patent holder will obtain the right to prevent others from manufacturing, using, or selling the invention without permission within the United States.
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Patent Litigation
If a patent owner suspects that their patent rights have been infringed, they can initiate a civil lawsuit for patent infringement in a federal court in the United States. The patent owner needs to prove that the likelihood of infringement is greater than the likelihood of non-infringement to win the case, while the defendant can defend themselves by proving the invalidity of the patent rights claimed.
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