Definition
A patent grant is the formal issuance of a patent by the patent office once an application has been allowed and the issue fee paid.
Why It Matters Legally
The grant is when enforceable rights finally attach, allowing the owner to sue infringers. Until grant, the applicant generally cannot enforce the patent, so reaching this milestone is pivotal.
Example Use Case
After paying the issue fee, the applicant receives the patent grant and can now enforce its claims against infringers.
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Related Terms
Notice of Allowance, Patent Term, Maintenance Fees, Patent Pending, Patent Prosecution