Patents.....?

Question

I only want to hear from someone who knows for sure on this, because they've done it or are an attorney who does this for people.
I have an idea I want to patent. Where do I start?

Answer 1

Normally, the first step is to conduct a patent search to see if there is anything out there that would be to close to your invention. A search helps an inventor decide whether it makes sense to move forward. A search also better helps inventors know what is out there so that when they do describe their own inventions they can do it with an eye toward particularly pointing out what makes the invention unique in view of other inventions. A search is not required, but if you are trying to start the process right it is always a wise first step. For more information on searches see:

http://www.ipwatchdog.com/patent_search.html

The next step would be (or if you decide not to do a search the first step would be) to file some type of patent application. Most individual inventors find a provisional application to be best to start. This will keep your costs down, but provide you with a patent pending. You will still need to file a non-provisional within 12 months, but this buys you time to determine whether moving forward with the expense makes sense. It is also considered a patent application, so you would be able to test your invention publicly without fear. I have information about provisional applications at:

http://www.ipwatchdog.com/provisional_patents.html

Alternatively, you could just start with a non-provisional application, which is an application that will ultimately lead to an issued patent, assuming the invention is patentable. I have information about this online at:

http://www.ipwatchdog.com/nonprovisional.html

Answer 2

If you have a VIABLE invention then it is a good idea to protect it.

Do you know about the Provisional Application for Patent? It only costs $65 and was designed by Congress to give individual inventors a chance at bringing their inventive ideas to market easily. It is SUPER EASY to do..

If a provisional application for patent looks like the right thing for you to do then take a look at a website that shows EXACTLY how to file one using a video format. Either Google or YouTube Provisional Patent Video or PM me and I will give you links to consider. I notice you do not have your email turned on in Yahoo or I would have sent it to you..

I do not want to put links in here because lawyers delete my posts when I do.. go figure! They do not want you to know how easy this is! You can email me at [e-mail] too if you want as well!

There are LOTS of ways to move forward with your invention. I would caution you away from paying ANYONE ANYTHING until you COMPLETELY understand what and when they will give you what you want.

DO NOT pay anyone $5,000 to start your invention... Not even invention companies until you COMPLETELY understand exactly what they will do for you. I have talked to way too many folks who have spent from $1800 to $5000 to get nothing.

Not to worry.. there are ways to get what you want ant YOU can do it yourself, for the most part, and it is fairly easy to do everything. Just know the USPTO is a branch of the Federal Government and the Federal government wants YOU to be a millionaire so you can pay taxes. Therefore, the Federal Government, via the USPTO, makes it EASY to file a Provisional Application for Patent. Extremely easy.

Answer 3

I am another person looking to file a patent. If you will send me those links I would be grateful. I was going to try Edison nation because I work full time and it is difficult when you don t know what you are doing. I don t want to pay an attorney for nothing. Also, how do begin a patent search? Now I need to know what site I am on. At 60 nothing is easy. Thanks for your help.