invention help: how to patent an idea

innovate is a group of award winning product designers that specialise in turning ideas and inventions into viable, marketable products. Innovate offers support and advice through the whole invention process: how to patent an idea, advice on product patents and product design development to sell the idea to industry.

Free patenting assessment of your idea

Every invention is different, so rather than a standard process we prefer to discuss with you the best route for patenting and developing your specific idea. Innovate will complete a free patenting assessment of your invention and contact you to discuss the next step within seven days of receiving your idea submission form.

To start this process click here to request a free patenting info pack.

How we help:	Advice on how to patent an idea, product or invention or apply for a registered design. Design, develop, visualise and prototype new product ideas using CAD. Advice on the patent process and submitting a patent application to the UK Patent Office. Help with marketing and selling an idea to industry.

Key credentials:

First accredited by Business Link in 2002, part of the Department of Trade of Industry.
Member of Institute of Patentees and Inventors.
Member of IPAN (IP Awareness Network).
Member of Institute of International Licensing Practitioners.

patent and invention definitions

Patent: A patent protects a new invention by giving the owner the right to prevent others from making, using, importing or selling the invention without their permission.
Registered Design: Sole right to use the form or appearance of a design.
The Patent Office: The patent office is a government organisation which controls the issue of patents.
Patent search: A search carried out to establish if an idea or invention has already been patented.
Patent application: The document submitted to the patent office to acquire a patent on an invention.
UK Intellectual Property Office: The official government body responsible for granting Intellectual Property rights (including patents and copyright) in the United Kingdom. It is the new name for The Patent Office.

Invention: An object, process or technique which displays an element of novelty.
Inventor: A person who develops a new method or device for performing a task.

Intellectual property: The legal field dealing with creations of the mind in many areas including inventions. Copyright: Exclusive rights, normally given to the inventor, to produce copies and to control an original work.
Trademark: A type of intellectual property normally comprising a name, symbol or logo.

License agreement: In the field of inventions: a document of contract between a manufacturer and inventor. Normally involves terms and conditions such as payment for exclusive or non exclusive rights to the invention.
Prototype: A functional, although experimental version of a product. For more details click: invention prototype

For more information about how to patent an idea or invention click here: invention help
Or for a free information pack about the patent process click here: patenting info pack

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