The Pro Se Assistance Program is dedicated to help independent inventors and small businesses meet their goal of protecting valuable intellectual property. The typical method of filing a patent application is using the USPTO's Patent Center Website.Navigate to the Patent Center portal and create a USPTO account. BU's Technology Development office is here support you from idea conception to patent filing, monitoring, and maintenance. The five stages of a patent process. Each step in the above diagram links to a detailed explanation of the process at the USPTO website. Our Massachusetts Patent Attorneys specialize in providing Patent Searching, Patent Preparation, Patent Prosecution, Patent Licensing, Trademark Applications. An intellectual property attorney in our network can provide valuable insight into patents and applying with the USPTO. In general, the decision to file a patent application is made within 90 days or receiving a disclosure. If you think you have or might have conceived of an invention, you should complete an invention disclosure form.