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Patent Information

If you have a new invention idea and this is your first time trying to navigate the invention development process, one question most budding inventors have is about when they should get a patent, or just about patents in general. Most new inventors also need help with actually obataining a patent itself. Below we have outlined several questions about patents that will help a new inventor to understand the patent process.

1. What is a patent?

 

A patent for an invention grants the property right of their invention to the inventor, and is issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). A new patent has a term of 20 years from the date on which the application for the patent is filed in the United States. Inventors should know that their patent is only applicable in the United States.When an inventor has a patent for his or her invention, other people or companies are not allowed to make, use, or sell the invention in the United States. A patent also prevents a person or company from importing the invention into the United States. In a nutshell - having a patent for your invention means that nobody else will be allowed to make your invention or sell your invention in the United States.

 

2. When should I get a patent?

 

One of the first steps an inventor should take when they have a new invention idea is to check the USPTO Website to make sure that somebody else does not have a patent for their invention. Once you have checked the website and you are sure that you have an original invention idea, you should do your research about the market for which you will be targeting when you sell your invention. You will also need to determine the costs associated with developing your invention. Visit the Steps page to learn more about the research that you will need to do about your invention idea before you should apply for a patent.To sum up, once you are sure that your invention idea is unique and you have done the appropriate research about your invention idea, you can apply for a patent.

 

3. Are there certain steps to the process of obtaining a patent?

 

When you get a patent these are the following steps associated with the patent process: Patent Search, Preparing Your Patent Application, Filing Patent Application, Prosecution of Prototype, Issue and Publication of Patent.

 

4. How much does a patent cost?

 

Costs associated with obtaining a patent can vary greatly. I will start by saying that you should be prepared to pay not hundreds, but thousands of dollars to get a patent. How many thousand that you end up paying depends greatly on the amount of work you are willing to do on your own and how much you will have to outsource. For the average inventor who is going to take on some work and outsource some, the average cost should be around $5000. This amount can be less or more depending on if you are willing to take on more work on your own or will have to outsource a good amount of work. If you'd like to take some quotes from invention industry professionals that can help with outsourcing certain steps, complete the form to your left.

 

5. Should I pay somebody to help me with the patent process?

 

Unless you are an established inventor or have been through the patent process before, odds are you will not have much of a choice when it comes to hiring somebody to help you with obtaining a patent. If you are willing to put in the time on the USPTO website, you can most likely save $600-1000 just on the first step of the patent process. Each step of the patent process outlined above usually has unique costs associated with it, so the more steps you are willing to take on yourself, the more money you will save. But keep in mind, outsourcing certain steps will allow you to save time, money, and headaches. If you'd like us to help you connect with professionals that will help you through some of these steps, complete the form to your left.

 

 

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