The document outlines the 4 main steps to filing a patent: 1) Document the invention in writing including diagrams and details to fully explain it. 2) Conduct a patent search to understand what already exists and the patentability of the invention. 3) Prepare a patent application including a description, claims, drawings, and abstract based on the search results. 4) File the completed application at the respective patent office, which can be done in multiple countries.

1. The Process of filing a patent

2. STEP 1 - DOCUMENT THE INVENTION

3. Step 1 - Document the invention
As an inventor, you are the only person in the world who knows about your
invention and can explain it. Therefore it is very important to document your
invention in as much detail as possible if you wish to explain it to others. The
best way to start documenting your invention is by answering the following
questions:
•What is the problem you have solved?
•How have others solved this problem?
•What is your solution?
•How is your solution better?
While answering the questions above, try to put in enough details like
diagrams, sketches, etc. that will enable a person from your field to understand
your invention. Leave us your details and we will help you get started
immediately.

4. STEP 2 – PATENT SEARCH

5. Step 2 – Patent Search
Once your documentation is ready, it is advisable to carry out a patent
search. A search enables you to understand the patentability potential of
your invention.
At Inolyst, we conduct a professional search covering over 70 countries
patent databases and all major scientific publications. The search result
enables you to understand the scope of patent claims that you can put in
your application. Leave us your details and we will help you get started
immediately.

6. STEP 3 - PREPARE THE PATENT APPLICATION

7. Step 3: Prepare the patent application
Based on the patent search results, we will begin preparing and drafting the
patent application. An elaborate patent application consists of
•a description of the invention
•claims
•drawings (if any)
•an abstract.

8. STEP 4 - FILING

9. Step 4 - Filing
The last step is to file your application at the respective patent office. Filing
can be done in multiple countries and via multiple routes. The choice of
countries and route of filing based on multiple factors including but not
limited to cost, business interest, market potential etc…For example- Where
is your competitor, customer, investor?
Filing your patent application in any country involves providing all the
necessary information and filling in all the necessary forms. Upon filing the
application is accorded a filing date.
Filing is just the beginning of the life of a patent.
Leave us your details and we will help you get started immediately.

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