• If two people invent something together, who gets the patent? What happens if one person has the idea for an invention, but another person or company finances the project?
• Patent FAQs
  • Are patent applications public while pending?
  • Can a patent infringe on another patent?
  • Do I need an attorney to file a patent?
  • How long does it take to obtain a patent?
  • How much is a patent worth?
  • What makes an invention nonobvious?
  • What makes an invention “novel”?
  • Where can I search for patents?
• Trademark FAQs
  • Can a family name or surname be trademarked?
  • How long does it take get a trademark or service mark?
  • What constitutes trademark infringement?
  • What is the difference between a trademark and service mark?
  • What is the difference between state and federal trademark?
  • Will a state trademark protect a nationwide brand?
• What does the term patent pending mean?