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submitted: Aug 27th 2008 | by: RexStevenson | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 637 | |

The protection of original inventions, writings, processes, programs, or artistic creations is assured by the Intellectual Property rights. The IPR also include trademarks or copyrights; patents are also a part of the IPR and they can be described as exclusive rights given to a patentee. Any patent which gets approved will be original, functional, and relevant for industrial and economical progress. These rights are permanently as long as the inventor makes his invention public.

There are three categories when talking about patents. Here are the classifications:

1. Plant patent - a type of patent wherein anyone formulates a new variety of plant commonly through asexual reproduction. 2. Utility patent - a type of patent wherein anyone uncovers any new and functional procedure, mechanism, piece of manufacture, composition of matter or any innovative development. 3. Design patent - a type of patent wherein anyone invents a contemporary, innovative and ornate design for an article of manufacture.

Trademarks are signs or words used for identification of brands. Their purpose is to make the clients aware of the goods they buy and help them recognize certain well known brands. People who own trademark rights are protected from anyone who wants to steal their business name in order to obtain profit. On the other hand, people who own patent rights can deny anyone to make replicas of their invention, sell it, or distribute it without their permission.

A patent is commonly administered by the government so that the public may be able to utilize it. Conversely, a trademark is commonly managed and utilized by entrepreneurs for their own good since trademarks are usually being used as an effective marketing tool. An exclusive ownership - that is the primary benefit when an individual decides to patent his work or someone decides to register a trademark. With this, other people will be prevented from creating, using or selling the ones you have such as an invention or a "mark."

Patents can also bring your money; as an inventor you can sell your invention and gain profit. Also, if you wish you can license it to more companies and you will get a percentage of their profit. When it comes to trademarks, people gain money through the marketing made by the trademark. As long as it is popular and people buy products, companies will have profit.

When you want to obtain a patent there are some steps that need to be accomplished. You have to describe your patent in a document and present it to the patent office; make sure that your description is detailed. Be sure that you include "patent specifications" such as: how the innovation was made, how does it work and where can it be used.

When wanting to obtain trademark registration, people need to get an application form from the PTO or download it from their site. That application has to be filled and, when submitting, it you must also add an image of your desired mark. The next process is similar to the patent process, as you will describe your company activity, your mark and the products that will benefit from that trademark.

You shouldn't forget about the fees charged in patent or trademark registration. The USPTO is the organization that deals with these registrations. Also, if you need any help they can provide the advice. You can also check out "The Investors Assistance Center" for any questions you have regarding inventions and patent. If you want information about trademarks, a trademark specialized lawyer is the person you need to obtain good information.

The idea of an individual may it be in the form of an invention or simply a signage is an important asset of one's society. Knowing how to properly utilize it as well as take good care of it can hold a lot of benefit not only to the discoverer but to the whole nation as well.

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