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Patents and applications for them are handled by the US Patent and Trademark Office. You can find information at http://www.uspto.gov/web/patents/howtopat.htm.
You can use EFS-Web, the US Patent Office's electronic filing system for patent applications, to submit Utility patent applications and design patent applications. A maintenance or filing fee will apply.
Please refer to the following link to obtain a free patent fundamentals guide to get some basic information: http://www.patenthome.com/patents/ You may obtain a patent on your invention if it is new, useful, and a non-obvious improvement over everything else out there. The starting point for most people, and the best way to determine if your invention is both new and non-obvious (and therefore worth investing the time and money into drafting a patent application) is to hire a professional to conduct a patentability search with legal opinion. If the results of the search come back positive, the next step is to draft a patent application (h
What else can I help you with?
Can I patent an idea without a prototype"?
No, you cannot patent an idea without a prototype. A prototype is typically required to demonstrate the functionality and feasibility of the idea in order to obtain a patent.
Can InventHelp help me patent my idea?
Yes, InventHelp can assist you in the process of obtaining a patent for your idea.
Is there a do-it-yourself guide on how to patent a new type of motor?
Getting a patent is a great idea to protect your idea. You can apply for a patent online www.InventionHome.com.
How can you get a patent on an idea?
To get a patent on an idea, you need to file a patent application with the relevant government agency, such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This application should include a detailed description of your idea and how it is unique and innovative. The patent office will review your application to determine if your idea meets the criteria for patentability. If approved, you will be granted a patent, giving you exclusive rights to your idea for a certain period of time.
Protection of an inventor's idea?
It's called a "patent" :)
Can I use someone else's idea if the patent for it is pending?
Yes, but as soon as the patent is granted, you can no longer use the idea.
How do I patent an idea I had?
There are many companies out there that will tell you how to get a patent, however, most are scams. You can apply for a patent with the US Patent Office at www.uspto.gov.
Where can one find information on how to patent your idea?
There are many ways one can find out about information on obtaining a patent on an idea. This includes obtaining the help of a patent attorney or asking in forums.
You have an idea for an educational computer program but you are not a program designer can you patent your idea for the game or do you have to first make the program before seeking a patent?
The U.S. has a 'working provision' patent law that requires you to exploit a patent or forfeit the patent. Second, patents are really expensive.
How does one get paid for an idea?
Apply for a patent on the idea. You can check with a patent attorney, or Google "Patents", which should steer you in the right direction.
How I get a patent?
Legalzoom.com is a great website. It doesn't teach you how to patent your idea, but it will help you to get the patent. It guides you through the entire process.
What do you do with your invention idea?
If you have an idea for an invention, you can try to patent it. This is a complicated process and is not free, so you should consult a patent attorney. In parallel you should build a prototype to demonstrate the idea. Once you have a patent, you can try to sell the idea to a company that produces similar items, or start your own company.
