Steps to Getting with Patent with the Assistance of a Patent Attorney

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Steps to Getting with Patent with the Assistance
of a Patent Attorney
By - https//www.upcounsel.com/
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• Obtaining a patent for your invention includes
  several steps, and may seem overwhelming at
  first. Choosing to work with a patent attorney
  who is well-versed with patent law, can make
  procuring a patent easy. Selecting an attorney
  early in your patent search can save time and
  money. Our office is based in Bradenton and has
  vast experience in patent law we have patent
  attorney partners available to answer Bradentons
  patent questions today. In order to make the
  patent procurement process as easy as possible,
  we have compiled these commonly followed steps as
  your guide to getting a patent.

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• The following steps could be done in a different
  order of your choosing. For example, you could
  choose to hire a patent attorney before you start
  your research, or you could do market research
  before you choose to develop your idea into an
  invention.
• Steps to Getting a Patent (with the assistance of
  a patent attorney)

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To obtain a patent, follow these steps

• 1. Work on your invention and document the entire
  process. Keep a notebook that includes diagrams,
  ideas, modifications, etc. Sign and date each
  entry. You may want to have a couple of reliable
  witnesses sign the entries as well.
• 2. Confirm that you have an invention, not merely
  an idea. Begin patent research to confirm that
  your invention hasn't already been patented by
  someone else.

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• 3. Consider whether your invention is
  commercially viable. Perform market research in
  your industry to determine whether pursuing a
  patent is in your best financial interests.
• 4. Hire a patent attorney. You may need a patent
  attorney to help with more detailed research and
  guide you through the application process. Our
  Bradenton office has extensive experience with
  communicating with The Patent Office and can help
  you with the finer details of the application.

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• 5.Submit a provisional patent application. This
  gives you time to fine-tune your invention.
• 6.Submit the application. A patent application
  requires many elements, including a specification
  that describes your invention and highlights its
  advantages. This is where a patent attorney could
  be beneficial to you. The specification includes

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• An abstract, which is a summary of the
  information to follow.
• Background information that describes what need
  your invention will fill.
• A summary of your invention.
• A detailed description of your invention.
• A conclusion that shines a spotlight on the
  advantages your invention offers.

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• 7. You will also need to submit claims with the
  application. These claims determine exactly what
  aspects of your invention you want to be
  protected. Along with the application, you can
  choose to submit a non-publication request, which
  will stop the USPTO from publishing the
  application 18 months after it is filed. Our
  Bradenton office has a complete calendar with the
  steps outlined, available by request.

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• 8. Communicate with the USPTO. The Patent Office
  may ask questions about and raise objections to
  your application. You will have to work with your
  lawyer to respond to the Patent Office, whether
  they send you a non-final rejection or a final
  rejection. Each of these responses requires
  different steps if you wish to continue trying to
  get a patent.

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• Upcounsel. How to Get a Patent Everything You
  Need to Know. Accessed December 17, 2021.
  https//www.upcounsel.com/how-to-get-a-patent