Log in to access forms. Select the type of form listed below for direct links to TEAS and TEASi forms.We're going to talk about how to file your own trademark application with the united states patent and trademark office. Trademarks are much easier to get than patents. You can fill out the paperwork online without an attorney if you wish. Select the radio button located next to "Prior Art Submission into a Patent File under 37 CFR 1.501" and enters the Application Number and. Let me walk you through an overview of the patent application process so you can begin to get your ducks in a row. Use Adobe Reader to open the file. Unfortunately, you generally cannot patent a recipe or cooking process. The application must include a description of the mark that clearly, accurately, and completely describes every element of the mark.