Qualifications and Application Before submitting an application to the Georgia PATENTS program, you must read all the information below. Georgia PATENTS is a Pro Bono Patent assistance program that helps under resourced inventors connect with patent practitioners to file a patent application.Getting a patent in Georgia is the same as any other state. The patent application is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Locate a registered patent attorneys and agents through Find A Patent Practitioner database. If qualified, you may also apply for patent Pro Bono assistance. To file a US patent application online, visit Patent Center and create a MyUSPTO account to get started. In filing a patent application and paying required fees, the USPTO provides forms and an electronic filing tool. The term for filing a patent application in Georgia claiming conventional priority is 12 months from the priority date. After submitting a non-provisional patent application, the USPTO assigns it to a patent examiner who reviews it for compliance with patentability requirements.