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Intellectual Property Law Overview
Florida Law Firm > Patent Law Duration Overview
Patent Law Duration Overview

Sacco & Associates, P.A. is a law firm specializing in Patent prosecution located in South Florida. We represent patent clients in all aspects of patent matters, including preparation of patent applications, prosecution of patent applications, and patent infringement.

Sacco & Associates, P.A. focuses on protecting the intellectual property rights of their clients.

Patent Duration

For applications filed on or after June 8, 1995, utility and plant patents are granted for a term which begins with the date of the grant and usually ends 20 years from the date you first applied for the patent subject to the payment of appropriate maintenance fees.

Design patents last 14 years from the date you are granted the patent. Patents in force on June 8 and patents issued thereafter on applications filed prior to June 8, 1995 automatically have a term that is the greater of the twenty year term discussed above or seventeen years from the patent grant.

Are you in need of a Patent Lawyer? If so, contact us now and receive a free case evaluation.

Reasons you should consult with our expert Patent Attorneys

  • Our law firm has over 15 years of experience handling Patent prosecution.
  • Sacco & Associates, P.A. offers professional, high-quality representation in all legal matters pertaining to Patents.

Sacco & Associates, P.A. focuses on protecting the intellectual property rights of clients.

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