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Patent Development Process
Patent Development Process
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Patent Development Process

Explore the comprehensive process of developing, applying for, securing, and maintaining a patent, ensuring invention novelty & legal compliance.
1
Identify the invention
2
Conduct a patent novelty search
3
Analyze patent search results
4
Prepare a detailed description of the invention
5
Create prototype or illustrative images of the invention if applicable
6
Draft patent claims
7
Approval: Patent Claims
8
Prepare abstract of the disclosure
9
Review relevant patent laws and rules
10
Determining the type of application to file
11
Filling out the patent application form
12
Approval: Patent Application Form
13
Submission of the patent application form
14
Pay the patent application fees
15
Respond to any objections or inquiries from the patent office
16
Prepare for the patent filing date
17
Monitor the patent prosecution process
18
Handle publication of the patent application
19
Secure the grant of the patent
20
Maintain the patented invention over time