How long does a patent application take?

How long does a patent application take?

Matt Dixon (Partner) gives expert video advice on: What is the Patent Office?; When are patents granted?; How do I file for a patent application? and more...

A patent application can take a number of years to get to grant. It can also be granted relatively quickly, in less than a year depending on the procedure. Most of the time, patent applications take between two and three years to get to grant.