Patent Law in Oregon
Patent Law is governed primarily by federal law nationwide — the deadlines, agencies and decisions below are how it plays out in Oregon 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 Oregon
Oregon state law
- Revenue and Taxation › Property Subject to Taxation; ExemptionsOR 307 § 307.020
Cited in 25 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Revenue and Taxation › Taxes Imposed Upon or Measured by Net IncomeOR 314 § 314.625
Cited in 10 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Trade Regulations and Practices › Trademarks and Service Marks; Music RoyaltiesOR 647 § 647.015
Cited in 8 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Revenue and Taxation › Taxes Imposed Upon or Measured by Net IncomeOR 314 § 314.645
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Property Rights and Transactions › Conveyancing and RecordingOR 93 § 93.680
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- State Legislative Department and Laws › Legislative Service AgenciesOR 173 § 173.770
Cited in 3 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 Oregon.
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.