Prior to writing claim answer these questions: • What is the invention? • What are the pieces and parts that make up the invention?Filing a patent in the city of Houston, Texas, or any location in the United States entails several vital processes. This page provides information on the types of patents and types of patent applications, and the examination process. I have over 40 years of experience working with inventors during the patent filing process, as well as with defending patent rights from infringement in court. What follows are the most common parts of a patent application, together with discussion about what each section needs to include. 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. Some patent applicants are required to submit drawings of their invention. Learn how you can prepare your own patent application drawings.