Bayou IP has extensive knowledge in patent drafting and filing. Our firm will work with the USPTO to help secure your patent rights.This page provides information on the types of patents and types of patent applications, and the examination process. What Type of Patent Should You Choose? Fill out the Application: Next, you'll need to fill out a provisional patent application form. A provisional patent application allows you to file without a formal patent claim, oath or declaration, or any information disclosure (prior art) statement. Submit a Report Form to the Office of Technology Management (OTM). The submission of a report form is the initial step in the intellectual property process. What follows are the most common parts of a patent application, together with discussion about what each section needs to include. The typical method of filing a patent application is using the USPTO's Patent Center Website.