Sunday, December 2, 2012

Do You Have a Great Idea or Invention? Do You Need a Patent?


A patent is a legal document that protects the ownership of inventions, and prohibits other people from stealing it.

The document covers the majority of the invention such as how it looks, how it works and what materials it is made of. Obtaining a patent is very important if you want to prevent other people creating your invention without your permission.

How to qualify for a patent

To make a patent application your invention must meet strict criteria that will be robustly checked before any rights are granted.

Below are some of the rules your invention must adhere to.

Your invention must be unique and new. Modifying a pre existing product will not suffice.

You must be able to utilise the invention within an industry. Presenting the products uses within the application is required.

You cannot apply for rights for mathematical or scientific discoveries, theories, mental acts, a way of doing business, a way of performing, an animal, a plant and even some computer games.

Where to get help with your application

The list of do's and don'ts goes on. To be sure you have a valid claim for a patent, you could consider using patent application drafting services.

Employing the services of professionals will enable you to get drafted patent specifications done in a professional manner that will boost your confidence and ability to present your invention to potential investors. You may be a great inventor but does your paper work do your work justice? We have all watched episodes of dragons den, when we really feel for the candidates who have great products but they lack the knowledge of their industry or even their figures. By getting someone to help you, your focus can be on the invention without the stress of the paper work.

How to apply for a patent?

A patent application is very detailed and consists of several parts that must be filled in accurately.

Abstract

This is a short summary of the product, this is typically found at the front of a published document. This of this section as your unique selling point.

Description

An overall description of your invention. The description should include all the functions of the invention.

Claims

The claims section is the post vital part of the application. Your patentability will be decided from this section and therefore time should be committed to ensuring it is accurate.

Drawings

Simple 2d, black and white line based drawings of your product should be submitted for reference purposes only.

These drawings on your patent application will not dictate your actual design.

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