Can an idea be patented? What do I need to do to apply for a patent?

Strictly speaking, a relatively novel idea can be patented on the premise that

1, which is mature and feasible, can be realized literally.

2. It is practical and can bring economic benefits.

3, advanced, compared with the existing technology, can save costs and bring greater value.

4. There is no prior application for similar patent.

If all the above points are met, you can apply for a patent, you can write your own manuscript and submit it to the patent office, or you can ask an agency for help.

The best steps to apply for a patent:

1. Patent application is a legal procedure. If the inventor applying for a patent wants to obtain a patent right quickly and stably and obtain legal protection, he can entrust a patent agent of the Patent Office to provide you with legal and technical assistance. Once the inventor has established an agency relationship with the patent agent, the patent agent is your technical consultant and patent lawyer.

2. After establishing an agency relationship with a patent agent, the inventor shall provide detailed technical information necessary for writing patent documents according to the requirements of the agent; Detailed technical data include the purpose of invention and creation, the comparison between old and new technologies, the main technical features, the specific scheme to realize the purpose of invention and creation, and the attached drawings that can explain the purpose of invention and creation.

3. If the inventor can't draw drawings or provide necessary detailed technical data, he can directly dictate to the patent agent, and the patent agent can complete the whole process of patent application for you according to the inventor's invention intention until the patent right is obtained.

4. Entrust a patent agency to apply for a patent.