Apply For a Patent - You Can Try, But Approval is Not Guaranteed

anyone can apply for a patent on nearly anything, but being approved is a different matter. The uspto has particular qualifications for the different items that can receive a patent. If they feel it does not meet them, then the application will be rejected.

devices and modifications to a process are the most likely to be approved. This is under the work and utility patent process. The most important quality to even be considered is that it must be an unique and original idea. If you think your idea is unique and original, it is advisable to first look through the uspto data base and make sure it has not already been covered by a patent.

another qualification is that the idea must be unique. When the uspto first started issuing patents back in 1790, the list of unique items contained business method patents. In recent years, these have been rejected. This goes to show that this is a subjective process by the patent approval officers and just because you have a great idea and it is unique and original, you hushed and still might not be granted a patent.

if your item is of commercial validity and value that will benefit the citizens of america, you can be approved for a patent just as long as the other requirements are met.

the plant patent is somewhat different that the other two types of patents that are issued, or at least the process. If you plan on filing for a plant patent, then the uspto request you contact them first and hire a registered and approved patent attorney that is on their list.

to apply for a patent is not as easy as just submitting paper work if you want it approved.