Patent Law in Ohio
Patent Law is governed primarily by federal law nationwide — the deadlines, agencies and decisions below are how it plays out in Ohio 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 Ohio
Ohio state law
- Title 1 State Government › Chapter 149 | Documents, Reports, and RecordsOH 149 § 149.43
Cited in 13 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 29 Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2907 | Sex OffensesOH 2907 § 2907.01
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 29 Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2901 | General ProvisionsOH 2901 § 2901.01
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 13 Commercial Transactions › Chapter 1333 | Trade PracticesOH 1333 § 1333.31
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 29 Crimes-Procedure › Chapter 2923 | Conspiracy, Attempt, and Complicity; Weapons Control; Corrupt ActivityOH 2923 § 2923.31
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 43 Liquor › Chapter 4301 | Liquor Control LawOH 4301 § 4301.01
Cited in 1 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 Ohio.
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.