One way to protect an invention is by filing for a patent. Patents can cover machines, processes, compositions of matter, and manufactures. If granted, a patent gives the owner exclusive rights to the invention for 20 years, which can be renewed. However, patents are...

This article explores Utility Innovation and the 3 strong reasons to file for it instead of patents. Overview on differences between Patents and Utility Innovations Before we begin, it is important to grasp the broader concept of Utility Innovation, namely Patents. In...