This page provides information on the types of patents and types of patent applications, and the examination process. A stepbystep overview of a patent application and maintenance process.The five stages of a patent process. Filing most notices of appearance, substitution and withdrawal no longer require preparation of a separate document in the Northern District's ECF system. Submit a request to withdraw as attorney or agent of record. Giving an opinion about your invention; Interpreting USPTO rules; Filling out forms on your behalf; Offering legal advice of any kind. Why can't I create more than one application template? The ability to create multiple application templates has been removed in the new application process. Any case for which all parties do not consent will be reassigned to a District Judge in the San Francisco, Oakland, or San Jose division. In the U.S., a patent gives the holder the right to exclude others from making, using, selling, offering to sell, and importing the patented invention.