• Patent Duration

  • Nov 19 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Patent Duration

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  • U.S. patents are essentially nonrenewable. Think of them like a countdown timer. Once that timer runs out, anyone can use the invention.

    Here's how long they last:

    • Utility patents: These protect how inventions work (like a new engine). They last 20 years from the date you apply for the patent.
    • Design patents: These protect how something looks (like the shape of a new car). They last 15 years from the date the patent is granted.

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