The duration of Google’s patent protection varies depending on the specific patent and the country or region in which it is granted. However, in general, patents granted by most national and regional patent offices, including those in the United States, have a standard term of 20 years from the date of filing the patent application.
It’s worth noting that there are exceptions and special circumstances that can affect the patent term. For example, in some cases, patent term adjustment (PTA) may be granted to compensate for delays caused by the patent office. Additionally, patent owners may be required to pay maintenance fees at regular intervals to keep the patent in force. Failure to pay these fees can result in the patent expiring before its natural term ends.
In the specific case of Google’s Dropout patent, which was granted in 2019, it has a validity period of 15 years from the date it was granted, as reported in some news sources. This is an example of a patent with a term that may differ from the standard 20-year term due to specific conditions or agreements related to its granting.
the duration of Google’s patent protection is determined by the patent office that granted the patent and is subject to the laws and regulations of the country or region in question.