A Patent Primer

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Overview: What is a patent? A United States patent is a "bargain" with the federal government that provides a completely legal, limited monopoly on an invention in exchange for teaching the invention to the public in a written disclosure. How can a patent help your business to make money? For certain technologies, a patent allows your business to gain an edge over competitors, define your business' target market, and stake claim to your business' market niche. Increasingly, intellectual property, like patents, helps to define the value of a company. Patent law can be complex, but an understanding of the basics will aid you in determining whether patent protection should be a part of your company's business strategy. A Lexis Nexis subscription is required to read the full article.

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