http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com If you do not protect your invention by means of filing a patent application, anyone can steal your invention and profit from it themselves. While a patent application does not provide the benefits of patent protection, that is to exclude others from m... http://www.articlealley.com/article_177385_80.html 26th June 2007 Are you confused about what a patent is and whether you should get one? This is a primer for beginning inventors that answers your most commonly asked questions. 1) What is a patent? A patent is a form of intellectual property which rewards persons... http://www.articlealley.com/article_169156_18.html 04th June 2007