For a cartoon the price will probably be between $7,000- $9000. You can go www.uspto.gov and fill out an online application for the patent.
Getting a patent is a great idea to protect your idea. You can apply for a patent online www.InventionHome.com.
Before you file for a patent, you'll need to contact a patent attorney. The cost for attorney time alone is usually around $1500. You'll need drawings of your idea, which run $100 - $150 per page, and a fee for the actual patent itself.
You will want to visit the official Patent and Trademark office online to see if your idea has been patented first then apply for a patent.
Getting a patent can allow you to recoup the cost of developing your idea instead of handing it over to competitors for free.
Ideas cannot be protected.
If an individual is seeking a way to patent his or her ideas, this can be accomplished by finding a legitimate patent company that will assist in getting your idea checked and patented for a fee. These companies can be found in the local directory or online, but do the research, some companies or not trustworthy.
Sure, why not? I would think it just has to be a decent idea, with a Prototype to prove it.
As an abstract idea, a theorem would not be patentable.
Assuming you meant "How do you get a patent...", it would be best to seek a patent lawyer. Since this can be a rather expensive process, some people prefer to register their patents by themselves at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). However, since the whole idea of patenting a product idea is about protection, I would recommend forking out the extra cash on a bonafide patent lawyer.
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.
Unfortunately, patents cannot be awarded without examination, and examination is expensive.
Yes, InventHelp can assist you in the process of obtaining a patent for your idea.