Do I need a patent for my invention in Illinois?
I want to know how to protect a process I created in San Antonio. Should I file a provisional or non-provisional patent from Illinois?
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Utility patent applications run 2-4 years to issue; design patents move faster (12-18 months). File a provisional application first (12-month placeholder) if you need time, but it gives no rights by itself — the non-provisional must follow within the window. Illinois location doesn't matter; patents are federal.
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