Do I need a patent for an invention?
Author: Elsie Ivins
Website: http://www.ezInvention.com
Added: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 15:08:18
Category: Invention Questions
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Yes, you should patent your invention. It is looked upon from different viewpoints, but is briefly described in the following items.
• Patenting an invention is a one of the best ways of marketing it. It gives you legal grounds for establishing a monopoly for the manufacturing, production, and marketing of the invention under free market conditions.
• Without patent protection, others can copy your idea at no cost and sell the product at a cheaper price, thus generating income without asking for your permission. Also, they can patent your invention under their name. In other words, they can effectively steal the idea from you.
• A patent also ensures you of market position and occupying new markets.
• A patent is considered your "trademark" -- that you actually invented a device. It can be a way of recording your name in the history of technology, especially if it is now introduced in the market.
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