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.
Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska. The University of Nebraska was founded in the city in 1869. The capital of Nebraska and seat of Lancaster County, Lincoln is located in the southeastern part of the state, about 60 miles (100 kilometers) southwest of Omaha. It lies in a shallow basin about 1,160 feet (355 meters) above sea level.