What Do I Need To File A Utility Patent Application?

Introduction

For many start-up companies, the prospect of filing a patent application can be daunting. Even when a company has a potentially patentable invention, the company may be unsure about what materials it should compile before seeking out patent counsel. However, one way to make something less daunting is to divide it into smaller parts. For potential applicants preparing to file a patent application, the process can be broken up into three aspects:

First, potential applicants will want to have a preliminary conversation with patent counsel to ascertain whether the invention meets the basic legal requirements for patentability, including novelty, non-obviousness, utility, and eligibility in the relevant jurisdiction(s).