Patent Law in Illinois
Patent Law is governed primarily by federal law nationwide — the deadlines, agencies and decisions below are how it plays out in Illinois and its federal courts. For the governing statutes and what it protects, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern patent in Illinois
Illinois state law
- Schools › 105 ILCS 5 — School Code › Article 15 — Common School LandsIL 105 § 105-5-15-17
- Schools › 105 ILCS 5 — School Code › Article 15 — Common School LandsIL 105 § 105-5-15-18
- Higher Education › 110 ILCS 135 — Higher Education Technology Entrepreneur Center ActIL 110 § 110-135-10
- Higher Education › 110 ILCS 425 — University of Illinois Scientific Surveys ActIL 110 § 110-425-35
- Higher Education › 110 ILCS 61 — Open Access to Research Articles ActIL 110 § 110-61-15
- Executive Officers › 15 ILCS 305 — Secretary of State ActIL 15 § 15-305-5-5
Federal law
- Title 35 — Patents
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Patent Act of 1952
Federal law governing patents in the U.S. Codified at 35 U.S.C. §§ 1 et seq. Significantly amended by the America Invents Act in 2011.
- Bayh-Dole Act of 1980
Allows universities, nonprofits, and small businesses to retain title to inventions developed with federal funding. Codified at 35 U.S.C. §§ 200–212.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for patent in Illinois.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.