patent your own invention

patent your own invention
Okay, you have a fantastic idea that all the problems of
Universe - or at least so you millions of $ $ - what do you do? How do you start?

Well, the first thing to do is to catalog all your ducks in a row. Start a hard-bound journal
and everything in writing. Draw pictures or diagrams of how your invention
work. Date and sign each page, and get the confidence to rely on it and date
and signed.

Then get ready to spend some money. We're sorry, but there is money to things
going. If your idea is worth anything - what you can through the process
- You should apply for a patent.

A patent gives you 20 years from the date of filing the right to hold other
Manufacturing or selling your invention without your permission. This gives you time to
develop and distribute your invention on the market. Believe me or not, to
Patent may be the simplest part. About 99% is in the development and marketing of
the idea.

In order for a patent, it is best to a registered patent attorney or agent. I know,
Lawyers are sharks. But in this case, their knowledge is by
government bureaucracy much faster and easier than you can from you.

To give you an idea of what you want to see if the patent --
Process, here are some questions to help you better understand - maybe.

PATENT FAQ's

Q: What do the terms "Patent Pending" and "patent pending" mean?

A: They are used by the inventor - or its manufacturer or seller of his product - the
Informing the public that a patent application was filed with the Patent and
Trademark Office (USPTO). You can be fined if you are wrong and these terms
Deceive the public.

Q: Is there a danger that the USPTO other information in my
Patent application is pending, while there?

A: No, all patent applications in the strictest secrecy until the patent is granted.
Once the patent is granted, the file is made available in the USPTO file information
Room for inspection by anyone and copies of the files can be purchased from the
USPTO. (The files information room, where researchers go to prepare their patent --
searches - which are necessary for a patent application)

Q: Can I write directly to the USPTO to my application after it was filed?

A: The USPTO will answer questions regarding the status of the application,
whether it has been rejected, allowed, or pending litigation. But if you have a
Lawyer represent you, the Office will not be with you both. The best
Practice is for all the comments are by your attorney. Another thing - it
may take some time before your application is an examiner, and
What is called an "Office Action" will happen. Patience is required.

Q: Have you actually have to go to the USPTO to do with them?

No, most transactions with the USPTO in writing and through correspondence.
Interviews with examiners are sometimes necessary (and sometimes useful), but a
Many of them will be via phone by your attorney. The expenses for a trip to D. C.
rarely necessary.

Q: If two or more persons work together to make an invention, who the
Patent?

A: If each person had a share in the ideas of the invention, they are
as joint inventors and a patent is granted, if they jointly by
the application process. But if a person who has all the ideas for the invention
- And the other person (s) has only followed instructions to the invention, the
Person with the ideas, the sole inventor - the importance of the patent
Application and the patent itself is in his / her name alone.

Q: What happens if a person provides all the ideas for an invention - and other
Person is either employed him and / or comes with the money to build and test the
Invention - the patent application should be submitted together?

A: NO. The application is the TRUE INVENTOR - and the
USPTO in the actual inventor of the name. This is a time for money does not count. It is the
Person with the ideas - and not the employer - not the money man - is that the
Patent. If the greedy, blood-sucking, viperous, lovers of money, not creative
People who have money or boss wants a part of the invention, he would have to
to his property by a contract or a license on the invention - not the patent itself.

Q: Is the USPTO, the fees, the Patent and agents for
their services?

A: No, this is purely a matter between you and the attorney or agent. The fees are --
such as attorneys and agents. You should consult with your choice. It would be
best in the run-up to ask for estimates on the costs of: (a) a patent search, (b)
Preparing a patent application, (c) drawings on which the application;
and (d) the prosecution of the application before the USPTO. (Note: The power of attorney
can only give you estimates. The cost for a search, and the application with
Drawings is quite good determinable front. But the prosecution step depends on
the investigator and what he does and not like about your application. It can
are changes that need to be made (with at least one), and the negotiations
through which all the time and effort from the power of attorney)

Q: Will the USPTO help me pick an attorney or agent to do my search, or the preparation of my
Application?

A: No. The USPTO can not, this choice for you. The Office has a list
of registered attorneys and agents. Some bar associations have lawyer referral
Services that can help. If you have a general power of attorney, although he can not help
You directly if he is not a lawyer registered with the USPTO, he can help you with a
Referral.

Q: Will the USPTO to me about whether a particular company is to promote
reliable and trustworthy?

A: No. The USPTO has no direct control over these organizations. While the USPTO
not with complaints about invention promoters and promotion firms - or
Get involved in ongoing legal proceedings relating to such companies - it is a public forum
to publish against such companies. You have the protection of patents --
Promote enterprise in law in 1999. This promotion of enterprises
specific duties of disclosure under this Act. [See http://www.gadgets-gizmos-
inventions.com for more info]

Q: Are there any organizations that tell me how and where I can order
some assistance in developing and marketing my invention?

A: Yes. Organizations in your community - such as chambers of commerce and
Banks - may be able to help. Many communities have locally funded Business
Incubators or industrial development organizations which can help you
Manufacturers and vultures (I venture) capitalists who may be interested in
We can help you. Do your homework - check that - and be careful.
Q: Are there any state agencies involved in the development and
Marketing my invention?

A: Yes. Almost all countries have national planning and development agencies or
Departments of trade and industry, that the search for new products and articles
Manufacture, or procedures, the existing manufacturers and municipalities in the
State. Many of these agencies are online - or at least the entries in the phone --
Books. If all else fails - write your governor office.

Q: Can the USPTO assist me in developing and marketing my invention?

A: No, the USPTO can not act or advise on transactions or
Regulations that are in the development and commercialization of an invention.
It is the fact that your patent is for the licensing or sale under the
Official - on request and against a fee.

Q: How do I start?

A: Firstly, of course, you have an idea. Then the idea must be in
a form so that they can be understood at least by one person with experience in
Field work to make the invention. This is usually a written description
and a drawing. Whatever it is to explain the invention.

The next step is a patent search - to see if anyone else has a similar
Idea. A lot of time this is the case. And a lot of time may be your idea enough
improve enough to be unique for a new patent. There are search firms
available - and most patent attorneys have access to their own favorites. It is best
to commit only to the patent search on the first. Do not sign a contract for everything else
only in the search to find your invention with no way to find "new" and "non --
Obviousness. "

When the search report looks good (watch out for the hype artists), it is time for
Commitment. Choose your lawyer and let him fly.

It is possible to make a patent application itself - but really - it's like you
in a restaurant in Paris, France, and to try to order from the menu. unless
You know and speak the language, you will not get what you want. In the case of a
Patent, the USPTO will get out - even if your invention is great - because the
Application does not speak their language.

© 2006 Gary Cogley

About the Author: Gary Cogley writes about all sorts of gadgets, Gizmos, Inventions and patent process. Get more information on its website: http://www.gadgets-gizmos-inventions.com