If you’ve created something unique and something you believe to be marketable the subject of patents should be of immense interest to you. Without a patent your idea could be stolen from you. With a patent in place the concept, and its financial rewards, are yours for a minimum of 17 and a maximum of 20 years. Does your new product qualify for a patent, however? To determine this you’ll need to not only prove its uniqueness but to also make sure it’s not disqualified for category. In the Uni