How do I patent and idea without a lawyer?

Question

I came up with idea the other day that I am excited about, but I have no idea how to patent it. Is this even the first step?

Answer 1

If it's that good of an idea, you will need an attorney.  Putting in a patent without an attorney is like doing your own dental work without a dentist.  You will lose and probably not get the patent anyway.

The first thing you need to do is a patent search to see if anyone else even has a patent on your idea.

Answer 2

The best way is to do it with a lawyer.  It's better/easier.

Answer 3

Sorry to tell you but you probably don't.

Answer 4

To file for a patent, follow the instructions at http://www.uspto.gov/web/patents/howtopa...