A patent protects inventions or new processes, while a trademark protects brand names, logos, or symbols.

US Provisional Application for Patent: Time to prep: 1 week ~$1100-2500.

US Regular Patent Application: ~2-4 weeks to prepare and 18 months for the US Patent Office to review. The time taken for a patent to be granted can vary, but it typically ranges from 2 to 3 years, depending on the complexity of the invention and the backlog of applications at the patent office.

90 % of patent applications are rejected in an Office Action from the US Patent Office.  Next step is to review with your patent attorney the reasoning for the rejection and amend claims to get around the rejections and/or present arguments of to support allowance of your patent.

To apply for a patent, you need to file a patent application with the respective patent office in your country, providing a detailed description of your invention and its claims. Hire a Patent Lawyer.

In general, inventions that are new, useful, and non-obvious can be patented. This includes machines, processes, compositions of matter, and new and useful improvements to existing inventions.

If someone infringes on your patent or trademark, you may take legal action to enforce your rights, which can include obtaining injunctions, damages, or licensing agreements. Call a Patent and Trademark Lawyer to review your claims against the competing product to see if infringement is occurring.