1 If the patent application was filed on or after June 8, 1995, the starting patent term is 20 years. 2  This accounts for the vast majority of patents in force today. 3  The 20 year term is calculated based upon the priority filing date, not counting provisional application or the original filing in a foreign country.
The report indicates that the median installed price of PV systems completed in 2012 was $5.30/W for residential and small commercial systems smaller than 10 kilowatts (kW) in size and was $4.60/W for commercial systems of 100 kW or more in size.
1 To have a professional install a suspended ceiling, plan on budgeting around $2 to $5 per square foot. 2  To get a detailed quote for your project, HomeAdvisor.com can connect you with countless contractors in your area. According to Diyornot.com, installation of a drop ceiling in a 15Ã20-foot room using 24-inch square panels can cost $1,113 when you have it done by a contractor. 2  But, if you opt to do it yourself, you can get the grid and panels for $650 only.