How Long Does Patent, Trademark or Copyright Protection Last?How Long Do IPR Rights Last? A U.S. utility patent, explained above, is generally granted for 20 years from the date the patent application is filed; however, periodic fees are required to maintain the enforceability of the patent. A design patent is generally granted protection for 14 years measured from the date the design patent is granted. A U.S. trademark generally lasts as long as the trademark is used in commerce and defended against infringement. Copyright protection is for a limited term. For works created after January 1, 1978, copyrights last for 70 years after the death of the author.
Cairo, Nebraska. Cairo (/ËkÉÉroÊ/ KARE-row, not /ËkaÉªÉroÊ/ KYE-row) is a village in Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 785 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Grand Island, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Sponsored Topics. Oshkosh is a city in Garden County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 887 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Garden County. Oshkosh is located at 41Â°24â²31â³N 102Â°20â²47â³W / 41.40861Â°N 102.34639Â°W / 41.40861; -102.34639 (41.408570, -102.346391).