Utility Patents

Protecting functional inventions and innovations

Utility patents protect functional inventions and can cover four main categories of innovations. These patents are the most common type and protect how an invention works or is used.

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Processes

A method or series of acts that produces a specific result, such as a new chemical manufacturing process or a novel method for recycling plastic.

Examples:

  • arrow_right Chemical manufacturing processes
  • arrow_right Recycling methods
  • arrow_right Data processing algorithms
  • arrow_right Manufacturing techniques
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Machines

Any device or apparatus with moving parts, like a new engine or a computer.

Examples:

  • arrow_right Engines and motors
  • arrow_right Computer hardware
  • arrow_right Medical devices
  • arrow_right Industrial equipment
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Manufactures

Articles made by humans or machines, such as tools, appliances, or new types of flexible displays.

Examples:

  • arrow_right Tools and instruments
  • arrow_right Consumer appliances
  • arrow_right Flexible displays
  • arrow_right Manufactured components
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Compositions of Matter

Chemical compounds, formulas, or biogenetic materials, including new pharmaceuticals or innovative anti-corrosive formulas.

Examples:

  • arrow_right Pharmaceutical compounds
  • arrow_right Chemical formulas
  • arrow_right Biogenetic materials
  • arrow_right Anti-corrosive formulas

Requirements for Patentability

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Novel

The invention must be new and not previously disclosed

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Useful

The invention must have a practical application

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Not an Abstract Idea

Must be a concrete implementation, not merely a concept