Author Question: Does a U.S. patent grant offer protection to the inventor throughout the world? What will be an ... (Read 87 times)

nelaaney · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

Does a U.S. patent grant offer protection to the inventor throughout the world?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

After a U.S. patent is granted, when are maintenance fees due?

What will be an ideal response?

31809pancho · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

No. A U.S. patent will only grant rights to the inventor within the 50 states and
the United States territories.

Answer to Question 2

They are due at 3, 7 and 11 years.