How to Patent a Mixed Drink
If you're the creator of a new mixed drink with a unique twist, your concoction may be eligible to receive a U.S. patent, which would guarantee that no one could steal your recipe and that copying it would require that you be compensated. Beverage patents are a type of design patent, which is available for anyone who invents a new or original design for an item, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Does this Spark an idea?
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Before you can apply, you need to make sure your idea is original. The United States Patent and Trademark Office website will provide all the links necessary to complete your patent, but you must first determine if your mixed drink is eligible for a patent. Search the Patent Full-Text and Full-Page Image Databases at http://patft.uspto.gov to see whether your mixed drink has already been patented.
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If you've determined that your mixed drink is eligible for patent, apply for your patent via the Electronic Filing System at www.uspto.gov/patents/process/file/efs/index.jsp. From this site, select the option for "registered" or "unregistered eFiler." A registered eFiler will have access to updates in the application process. You'll have to pay all patent fees when you file your application.
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Check the status of your application regularly to determine if your patent request has been accepted. You can track the status through the United States Patent and Trademark Office website. If your patent is rejected, follow the USPTO website's processes for filing an appeal.
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