Patent an Idea

Misteeq

Hi,

Not sure if this is the correct thread to post on - but can someone advise what the best way to patent an idea is please?

Would it be the IPO?

Thanks.

unforeseen

Yes, have a read of https://www.ipo.gov.uk/p-apply-before.htm and some of the links in it. I hope you have deep pockets and plenty of time because it's not cheap and not fast.

Misteeq

Thank you for your reply.

Will have a look now 😊

antrobus

Misteeq wrote: »

Hi,

Not sure if this is the correct thread to post on - but can someone advise what the best way to patent an idea is please?

Would it be the IPO?

Thanks.

You patent an invention. As a general rule you can't patent an idea,

antrobus

What is a patent?
https://www.bl.uk/business-and-ip-centre/articles/what-is-a-patent

To be patentable your invention must:

• Be new - never been made public in any way, anywhere in the world, before the date on which the application for a patent is filed.
• Involve an inventive step - if when compared with what is already known, it would not be obvious to someone with good knowledge and experience of the subject.
• Be capable of industrial application - an invention must be capable of being made or used in some kind of industry. This means that the invention must take the practical form of an apparatus or device, a product such as some new material or an industrial process or method of operation.