To patent an idea, one must first determine whether the concept is novel. The invention must be something that has never been done before, both in terms of function and form. It is not necessary for the inventor to have created every single aspect of the invention, but the combination of all elements must be new. Once it has been determined that the idea is novel, the inventor must fill out a patent application and submit it to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In order for an idea











