Invention Submission and Patent Search

What is an invention? An invention is any unique or new device, technique, composition or method. The invention process involved is an entire process usually beginning with a patent application and then progressing through development, manufacturing and marketing before it eventually reaches a stage where an application for patent is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. It can be an entirely new technique or device or an improvement on a previously existing process or product or even a new method for making an object or ultimately a product.

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Inventors cannot stop at simply discovering an invention but must pursue that invention throughout the legal process and must have their invention protected under the law. There are two basic requirements for patentability; (a) the idea itself and (b) a method by which the idea is produced. While many of the more common or ‘classically’ known inventions have been patented in the past, there have also been some truly original and ground-breaking inventions which have never been put into print or sold. Often times, an inventor will pursue an invention for years before eventually receiving a patent.

When an invention is brought to the attention of the public, often by a news media report, someone involved in that discovery may decide to pursue legal proceedings to obtain legal protection for the invention. This is called patenting the invention. Patent laws vary greatly from one country to another. For example, in the United States in recent years the law has been revised to allow later recurrence of an invention after five years without reaping financial benefit from the prior invention. As a result, many newer inventions are put into practice after a much longer period of time than is customary in the United States.

Many people are surprised when they receive a patent for a new invention. However, in recent years, many more innovative new ideas have been brought forth by individuals who are not qualified as licensed patent attorneys. A patent attorney will be fully aware of all of the steps required to file a patent application. Once the patent application is filed, the person whose invention it is must then seek legal protection to ensure that their new idea is protected from competition. It is very important for an inventor to seek protection before attempting to market or sell their invention.

There are two types of patent applications that can be filed with the USPTO. These are the first-time invention application and the novelty application. Each of these applications must contain the specific details of an invention, including a detailed description of the invention, its utility, the date of its development, all representations of facts that relate to the invention, a description of the methods by which the invention works and the scope of the claimed invention. It is extremely important for an inventor to understand and follow the instructions provided within the documentation of their invention. Failure to do so may result in the invalidation or abandonment of their patent.

The inventions listed in the USPTO’s patent database have been researched and categorized by the USPTO. This research and categorization process have been essential in helping to create the most precise and inclusive patent definitions in the world today. All of the inventions included in the database were first researched and reviewed by the USPTO and, if found to be eligible, are then added to the database. This extensive research and categorization process help to ensure that the USPTO’s list of eligible inventions is as accurate and complete as possible.