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Utility, design, and plant patents for small businesses — what each type protects, terms, costs, maintenance fees, and how patent costs hit the books

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October 26, 202613 min read

FRAND Licensing, Explained: How Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory Promises Govern Standard-Essential Patents

FRAND commits standard-essential patent owners to license any implementer on fair terms — learn the royalty math and budget per-unit costs before you ship.

Mike Thrift

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October 26, 202612 min read

Utility vs. Design vs. Plant Patents: Which Patent Fits Your Invention?

Utility patents protect how an invention works for 20 years, design patents protect how it looks for 15, and plant patents cover asexually reproduced varieties.

Mike Thrift

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