Patent Law in Utah
Patent Law is governed primarily by federal law nationwide — the deadlines, agencies and decisions below are how it plays out in Utah 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 Utah
Utah state law
- Title 59 › Chapter 7 — Corporate Franchise and Income Taxes › Part 3 — Allocation and Apportionment of Income - Utah UDITPA ProvisionsUT 59 § 59-7-306
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- Title 63G › Chapter 2 — Government Records Access and Management Act › Part 1 — General ProvisionsUT 63G § 63G-2-103
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- Title 63G › Chapter 2 — Government Records Access and Management Act › Part 3 — ClassificationUT 63G § 63G-2-305
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- Title 13 › Chapter 15 — Business Opportunity Disclosure Act › Part 1 — General ProvisionsUT 13 § 13-15-102
- Title 13 › Chapter 31 — Mold Retention and Lien Act › Part 1 — General ProvisionsUT 13 § 13-31-102
- Title 13 › Chapter 31 — Mold Retention and Lien Act › Part 1 — General ProvisionsUT 13 § 13-31-103
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 Utah.
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.