1.Plant patent for distinct and new asexually reproduced plant variety. Design patent for new, original and ornamental design for a manufactured article. Right to prevent others from making, using or offering patented invention for sale in the United States. Trade secret protection for information that derives independent economic value from not being generally known to other persons who can obtain economic value from its use . An alternative to patenting, protecting information only until secrecy lost.
Some inventions are patentable without disclosing trade secret information.
Right to prevent another from adopting or using a similar mark likely to cause consumer confusion. Laws and Procedures. Determine precisely how the product or technology differs from what already exists. Patent applications must identify all inventors, and be supported by an oath signed by all inventors. Each co-inventor generally has equal rights to practice the patented invention, absent agreement to the contrary.