Patent Information

The following sections contain information on various ways, means and costs when attempting to pursue legal protection.

Documenting Your Invention
Pursuing Patent Protection: Searching the Prior Art (patent search)
Pursuing Patent Protection: Applying for Patent Protection

Documenting Your Invention

Click here for some helpful tips ^* on documenting your creation.
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You may also Obtain a FREE idea review by completing our request for information form online. We will gladly mail you the required forms to obtain your free idea review!

For a copy of an Inventor's Self-Assessment Form, please fill out our quick online information request and note that you'd like an Inventor's Self-Assessment form.

Pursuing Patent Protection: Searching the Prior Art

One way of doing a patent search is to use the United States Patent and Trademark Office for prior art. For more information please consult the instructions on the site.

Another alternative is to work with a reputable agency whereby an inventor can obtain the services of a registered patent attorney at a reasonable price. Click Here for more information^*.
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Or locate a local patent attorney or patent agent in your area to assist you in conducting a patent search.

Pursuing Patent Protection: Applying for Patent Protection

Obtain information from the Patent Office and try it do it on your own:
Go to the United States Patent and Trademark office website at http://www.uspto.gov to obtain information to assist you in filing a patent application.

Obtain Computer Patent Application Software: www.patentpro.us

Work with a reputable agency whereby an inventor can obtain the services of a registered patent attorney^*.
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Or locate a local patent attorney or patent agent in your area to assist you in pursuing legal protection.