To apply for a patent, you must file an application and pay required fees. The USPTO collections can also be searched online.We're going to talk about a little bit about patents, a little bit about trademarks and we're going to have an expert panel of entrepreneurs. Our attorneys can complete a search of the existing patents to determine if your invention would infringe on any of them. It is something that identifies the source of specific products and services and it distinguishes them from the product and services of another party. If you want to become an inventor, there are a few things you can do to start. If you're domiciled in the United States, you're only required to have an attorney if you are a foreign-domiciled applicant. As a remedy to infringement, a patent holder can seek damages and injunctive relief. The typical method of filing a patent application is using the USPTO's Electronic Filing System (EFS-Web). Application electronically using the Patent Center at the USPTO website.