Parents often ask:

What are the next steps if we wish to pursue a patent for our child’s invention?

Unfortunately, Invent Idaho does not provide any service to assist with patenting or obtaining patents for inventions. If you believe that your child’s invention may be patentable, it is recommended to seek the advice of a patent attorney. Participation in Invent Idaho, which will involve public disclosure of your invention, may affect any patenting rights you may have.

Some reference information is available:

U.S. Patent and Trademarks Office Presentation:
PowerPoint Presentation (uspto.gov)

Recording from the National Invention Convention – Presentation about Patents (2022): https://youtu.be/e_U8uS5f4SA

Webinar recording by Jeremy Tamsen (IP 101): http://ascendhub.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=224&Itemid=784