What are the three main types of patents?

• software patents

• utility patents, design patents, and plant patents

• technical patents

• copyright patents

Explain the patent application process in brief.

• Patent applications are automatically approved without examination

• The patent application process involves submitting a drawing of the invention

• Applicants must disclose their trade secrets during the application process

• The patent application process involves conducting a patent search, preparing and filing an application, examination by the patent office, and potential grant of the patent.

What constitutes patent infringement?

• Discussing a patented invention in public forums

• Sharing a patented invention with friends and family

• Copying a patented invention for personal use

• Making, using, selling, or offering to sell a patented invention without permission.

Name two common techniques used for patent search.

• Semantic searching

• Thesaurus searching

• Keyword searching, Classification searching

• Boolean searching

How do international patent laws affect patent protection?

• International patent laws have no impact on patent protection

• International patent laws help harmonize patent protection across different countries and provide a basis for recognizing patents granted in one country in others.

• International patent laws make it harder to obtain patent protection

• International patent laws only apply to specific industries

What is a utility patent and what does it protect?

• A utility patent protects new and useful artistic creations.

• A utility patent protects new and useful processes, machines, articles of manufacture, or compositions of matter.

• A utility patent protects new and useful ideas for inventions.

• A utility patent protects new and useful business methods.

Describe the difference between a design patent and a utility patent.

• A design patent protects the functionality of an invention, while a utility patent protects the appearance of a product

• A design patent is more expensive than a utility patent

• A design patent protects the ornamental design of a functional item, while a utility patent protects the invention or discovery of a new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter.

• A design patent is only valid in certain countries

What is a provisional patent application?

• A provisional patent application is a legal document filed with the USPTO to establish an early filing date for an invention.

• A provisional patent application requires a working prototype

• A provisional patent application is only valid for 10 years

• A provisional patent application is a type of trademark registration

How can a patent be enforced against infringement?

• By publicly shaming the infringer on social media.

• By negotiating a settlement directly with the infringer.

• By filing a lawsuit in a court of law and proving infringement.

• By sending a cease and desist letter to the infringer.

What is the role of the USPTO in the patent application process?

• The USPTO sells patented inventions to the public.

• The USPTO provides legal advice to patent applicants.

• The USPTO examines patent applications to determine if they meet the legal requirements for granting a patent.

• The USPTO creates patent applications on behalf of inventors.