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File a "provisional patent" application on the US Patent and Trademark website. Ideas are not patentable. A new and non-obvious way to USE that idea may be extremely valuable. To justify filing a patent application (including a provisional) you need to have conceived a potentially patentable invention of some kind. Your documents must include adequate details the first time you file. Otherwise, the application is worthless and you will have to start over, perhaps losing your advantage because of the delay in discovering your error. If you believe the invention may be valuable, you should speak with a patent attorney to determine what you should do next. Some inventions are more valuable if they are kept secret rather than patented. :Note that premature public use or disclosure of your invention may be fatal to getting patent protection in most countries (other than the U.S., which has a one-year grace period for filing).
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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.
How to file a trade secret patent?
It depends on the patent. Depending on what product or item you have a patent for will determine what company you need to file the patent with. If you dont know the company's name then you can just look it up on the internet to find out.
How much will it cost toget a patent on my idea?
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.
Can you sell an idea without a patent?
Yes, you can sell your idea without a patent. A patent is a right granted by the government to exclude others from making, using, selling, offering for sale or importing your invention. You do not need to have a patent in order to sell your idea. The purchaser may desire to file a patent. You may also decide to protect your idea using trade secret laws (like the recipe for Coca Cola). Please be sure to use a non-disclosure agreement when discussing your idea with a potential purchaser. You do not want them hearing your idea and then exploiting it on their own.
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.
How can I patent my idea to protect it from being copied or stolen?
To patent your idea and protect it from being copied or stolen, you need to file a patent application with the appropriate government agency, such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This process involves providing a detailed description of your idea and how it works, as well as any unique aspects that make it different from existing inventions. Once your patent is granted, it gives you the exclusive right to make, use, and sell your invention for a certain period of time, typically 20 years.
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 one get a patent for cool inventions?
If you want to get a patent for your cool invention, you need to file a design, utility or plant patent application to the government. You can also file this application electronically.
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.
