A patent gives the holder the right to exclude others from making, using, selling, offering to sell and importing the patented invention. Many forms of intellectual property (IP) provide for a broad range of protection, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights just to name a few.Getting a patent in Arizona is the same as any other state. The patent application is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The first step in learning how to apply for a patent is ensuring that you have included all the required documents in your application. This page provides information on the types of patents and types of patent applications, and the examination process. Use the Advanced Search: Put 223898 in the Patent Number box and select Jan 1880 in the Issue Date section.