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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about ordering your custom patent plaque or inventor award.
Ordering & Process
Yes. Each patent plaque is custom-engraved with the inventor's name and patent details. Many styles also support personalized messages or company logos. Select your preferred style and customization options
when placing your order.
Absolutely. Patent Heirloom serves corporate IP and R&D teams at companies of all sizes with bulk patent recognition orders. Corporate orders can include custom branding, volume pricing, and coordinated shipping. Contact us at info@patentheirloom.com or call 800-417-1359 to discuss your awards.
Yes. Patent Heirloom creates plaques for all U.S. patent types, including utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. Simply provide your patent number, and we'll pull the appropriate USPTO document.
Patent Heirloom patent plaques typically ship within 7-10 business days from the time your order is placed. All orders include free shipping within the 48 contiguous United States. Expedited options may be available —
contact us directly for rush orders.
To order a patent plaque from Patent Heirloom, you'll need your patent number. We pull the official patent data directly from the USPTO database, so you don't need to provide drawings or text yourself. Simply select your preferred plaque style, enter your patent number at checkout, and we handle the rest.
Products & Materials
Yes. In addition to our solid wood collection, Patent Heirloom offers a full range of optical glass and crystal patent awards, including jade glass, optical crystal cubes, crystal pyramids, and glass awards with marble or rosewood bases
Yes. All Patent Heirloom wall plaques come drilled for hanging. They are designed for display in professional office environments, boardrooms, and home offices.
Patent Heirloom offers a wide range of styles including traditional wall-mount plaques (Heritage, Liberty, Washington, and New Era Series), stand-up desktop awards (Ascendant and Clarion Series), lighted inventor cubes (Illumination Series), glass and crystal awards, and uniquely shaped plaques such as hexagon and pentagon designs. Prices start at $79.
All Patent Heirloom plaques are handcrafted from 100% solid domestic hardwood — including walnut, cherry, maple, and hickory — sourced responsibly in the United States. We do not use particle board, MDF, or composite materials. Each plaque is finished and assembled by hand in Wisconsin.
Gifts & Recognition
Yes. Simply provide the patent number when ordering. It's public record through the USPTO and does not require the inventor's involvement. The gift can be shipped directly to you or to the recipient's address.
Yes. We have various product options that can be customized to commemorate an employee's significant accomplishment, professional retirement or work anniversary. For a premium option, consider a lighted inventor cube or a glass crystal award. Patent Heirloom's custom engraving means the gift is personal and unique to the recipient.
A handcrafted patent plaque is widely considered the most meaningful gift for a new patent holder. It permanently commemorates the achievement in a display-worthy format. Patent Heirloom's solid wood
plaques start at $79 and can be fully customized with the inventor's patent details. Lighted inventor cubes and crystal awards are popular premium options starting at $99.
Shipping & Policies
Patent Heirloom's standard free shipping covers the 48 contiguous U.S. states. For international shipping inquiries, please contact us directly at info@patentheirloom.com.
Patent Heirloom stands behind the quality of every product with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not fully satisfied with your order, please contact our team and we will work to make it right. See our full refund policy at patentheirloom.com/pages/refund-policy.
Yes. Patent Heirloom offers free shipping on all products to addresses within the 48 contiguous United States. Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, and international addresses may incur additional charges. Contact us
for a quote.
About Patent Heirloom
Yes. Patent Heirloom is a proud partner of One Tree Planted, a nonprofit reforestation organization. For every product ordered, Patent Heirloom donates to plant one tree in the United States. Additionally, all hardwood used in our products is responsibly sourced.
Yes. Every Patent Heirloom product is handcrafted in the United States using solid domestic hardwood and U.S.-sourced materials. We do not outsource manufacturing. All design, engraving, and assembly is done in-house in Wisconsin.
Patent Heirloom has been in the patent plaque and inventor recognition business for over 25 years. The company is family-owned and has served inventors and corporate teams across the United States, including Apple, Rivian, 3M, GE, Medtronic, and many other leading companies.
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