Step 4: Claim

After we get around the patent examiner’s rejections of the application, the patent claims will then be allowed by the patent office. Claims that have been allowed and paid for by the applicant will result in an issued patent. As the holder of an issued patent, you now have the authority to prevent others from making, using, selling, or importing your patented technology without your consent. An issued patent is more than just a piece of paper—it's a powerful tool for protecting your assets and the money, time, and labor of all your research and development.

Armed with your issued patent, you are better poised to leverage your invention, whether you're launching a startup, expanding an existing enterprise, or licensing your technology to third parties. Your issued patent serves as a badge of credibility, instilling confidence in investors, partners, and customers.

But obtaining a patent will only be a part of your success. It’s up to you to put your invention to work.

To learn more about patents, contact our team.