How do you get something patented?

Answer by  Chris48 (475)

In the United States, patents are handled by the U.S. Patent and Trade Office. The fees for a patent vary based on the type of product (design, plant variant, or utility) developed and whether the patent holder is a small business. The process and fee schedule is available on the office's website.

Answer by  patti (29325)

The patent process is complex, complicated and time-consuming. The expense is relative to legal fees, which are often required to securely file for a patent. There are a number of websites that detail the process, requirements and common pitfalls. Beware of patent services; always check for reported scams.

Answer by  Bob98 (100)

A patent is a process. A series of steps that usually can lead to many precious hours of hard labor and a good chunk of change.

Answer by  patti (29325)

The process requires extensive research of similar items that are patented. You must then create a detailed description of the item or process to show how it is different.

Answer by  LegalGuy (71)

It's actually not that expensive, unless of course you involve lawyers for something incredibly high dollar, else it's not more than a few hundred dollars.

Answer by  PsychPhD (84)

It can be, but there are also some cool new websites where members vote on a new idea and then all pay a small amount to patent the best ideas.