I have often said how important it is to express your idea in a concrete way to be protected by intellectual property rights . This time we want to make sure you know how to turn your idea into a more specific intellectual property value, specifically as part of a patentable invention .

To get the most out of your idea, you need to take the following steps. Also remember that you should only share your idea with people you trust, although it is always tempting to share your ideas with other people, but it is not the best solution. .

• The details of the invention

Writing the details of the invention in an inventor's journal with numbered and fixed pages will be of great help to you if someone challenges your invention in court. We recommend that this documentation be signed by one or two witnesses or through a notary public in order to conclude a protocol certifying the contents and the date of your invention.

Remember that it is important to write down as much detail as possible, including the description, purpose, advantages and disadvantages of your invention. Additionally, you should include details of any prototypes you have developed or tests you have performed, and their results. It is imperative to put a date at the top of each page for each entry.

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• The research

You have a brilliant idea. And now? You must devote your time to research. It is essential to spend as much time as possible researching your idea , especially if you want to patent it in the long term.

This step is important to try to determine if you are infringing on someone else's invention or other intellectual property rights, even before you start working on your own. Remember that it is necessary to identify and thoroughly investigate the target audience because if you invent something and get a patent, you probably want to sell it too.

• Develop a prototype (or at least a drawing)

A prototype is the first product you create based on research and documentation. It is a demonstration of the design, features and benefits of your invention to potential investors and buyers. Of course, it can be expensive to develop the prototype yourself, which means you can draw or sketch it first. In fact, this is the first step you need to do even when you want to develop the prototype yourself.

• The patent application

Once you have completed all the steps above, you are ready to apply for the patent. A qualified lawyer will identify errors and deficiencies that you may have missed. A well-written patent application is of the utmost importance as it will literally prevent your competitors from having any chance of finding a loophole that allows them to market the same or similar products or products.