Getting a patent in Maryland is the same as any other state. The patent application is filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).Resources are available for Maryland residents to help inventors and entrepreneurs learn more about protecting their intellectual property. Get a "head StART" with this free, virtual three-day workshop focusing on helping participants learn the fundamentals of the patent application process. Design patents, on the other hand, are slightly more expensive. In filing a patent application and paying required fees, the USPTO provides forms and an electronic filing tool. Patent Pending STATUS for 12 Months. Click the "Add Request" button on the Invention Report. Select "Initial Patent Extension" as Request Type. When received in the U.S. Patent Office, the application package is assigned to an examiner who specializes in the field relevant to the invention.