Patent Maintenance
/ˈpætnt meɪnˌtɛnəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of paying periodic fees to keep a granted patent enforceable and in force.
Patent maintenance requires timely payment of maintenance fees to avoid patent expiration.
Forms
- patent maintenance
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Commentary
Patent maintenance usually involves structured fee schedules and deadlines essential to preserve patent rights.
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