This page provides information on the types of patents and types of patent applications, and the examination process. Riverside Law has vast experience in patent application drafting and patent prosecution in a wide range of technology areas.The number of patent assignments for a county is based upon the cumulative assignees in a county for the designated time-period. What can and cannot be patented? Utility patents can be obtained for any new, useful, and non-obvious process. In need of a skilled Riverside patent attorney or trademark lawyer? CIONCA IP offers top-notch intellectual property legal services in Riverside. The typical method of filing a patent application is using the USPTO's Electronic Filing System (EFS-Web).