how to apply for a patent
You can file a patent application electronically through the USPTO Web site, by mail, or by fax (but not by e-mail).Don't expect a speedy process, though. Depending on the kind of application and the technology involved in your invention, it could take one to three years to get your patent granted.ou can file a patent application electronically through the USPTO Web site, by mail, or by fax (but not by e-mail).