Georgia PATENTS is a Pro Bono Patent assistance program that helps under resourced inventors connect with patent practitioners to file a patent application. A stepbystep overview of a patent application and maintenance process.The five stages of a patent process. To file a US patent application online, visit Patent Center and create a MyUSPTO account to get started. This tutorial will focus on patents and the process for securing a patent in the U.S. First, let's consider why we have a patent system? Qualifications and Application Before submitting an application to the Georgia PATENTS program, you must read all the information below. The term for filing a patent application in Georgia claiming conventional priority is 12 months from the priority date.