Creating Your First Patent

This guide walks you through creating your first patent application in PatentPublish.

Step 1: Start a New Patent

Step 2: Understanding the Editor

The patent editor has three view modes:

• Sections View: Edit each patent section individually (recommended)
• Raw View: Edit the full HTML content directly
• Preview View: See how your patent will look when exported

Step 3: Fill in Patent Metadata

Click "Application Information" to enter:

• Inventors: Names, addresses, and citizenship
• Applicant: The entity applying for the patent
• Assignee: Who owns the patent rights
• Attorney Docket Number: Your internal reference number

Step 4: Write Patent Sections

A USPTO patent application includes these sections:

Step 5: Use AI Assistance

Select sections you want to generate or improve, then:

Step 6: Add Figures

Patent figures help explain your invention:

Step 7: Save and Export

• Your work auto-saves every 2 seconds
• Click "Save" to manually save
• Use Export to download as DOCX or PDF