Patent Law in Nevada
Patent Law is governed primarily by federal law nationwide — the deadlines, agencies and decisions below are how it plays out in Nevada 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 Nevada
Nevada state law
- Title 15 — Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 205 — Crimes Against PropertyNV 205 § 205.090
Cited in 14 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 22 — Cooperative Agreements By Public Agencies; Regional Transportation Commissions; Planning and Zoning; Development and Redevelopment › Chapter 278 — Planning and ZoningNV 278 § 278.480
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 15 — Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 201 — Crimes Against Public Decency and Good MoralsNV 201 § 201.235
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 20 — Counties and Townships: Formation, Government and Officers › Chapter 247 — County RecordersNV 247 § 247.120
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 32 — Revenue and Taxation › Chapter 361 — Property TaxNV 361 § 361.228
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 26 — Public Lands › Chapter 321 — Administration, Control and Transfer of State LandsNV 321 § 321.300
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
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 Nevada.
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.