Find a Science & Technology Law Lawyer

Science and technology law covers a wide range of legal issues, including the commercialization of intellectual property, patents, the practice of technology transfer, copyright and trademark law. The three main braches that are covered under science and technology law are patents, trademarks and copyrights. Lawyers that specialize in science and technology law have experience with legal issues in the following three areas, and can help you understand the differences between each. Patent Law Patents in the United States are governed by the Patent Act (35 U.S. Code), which established the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The most common type of patent is a utility patent. Utility patents have a duration of twenty years from the date of filing. Design patents protect ornamental designs. To obtain protection under US law, you must submit a patent application to the USPTO, where it will be reviewed by an examiner to determine if the invention is patentable. US law grants to patentees the right to exclude others from making, using, or selling the invention. Continued... By Chris Saunders