The Patton Process is based upon the integration of three disciplines: patents, invention, and business. It takes about 2-3 revolutions of communication, exploration, and refinement to create the optimum invention or product. 

1. Invention Strategy

• Concept creation through production

  • Invention is based upon patent whitespace and business needs

2. Patent Strategy

• Whitespace analysis

  • Intended to protect invention concept from similar ideas based on logical business strategies

3. Business Strategy

• Market needs consideration

• Price point research

• Product or invention tailoring to ensure maximum financial gain

Patentability is based on conceptual whitespace; the general patent process involves examining all patent claims to reveal what has not been patented in a certain area. Experts who can circumnavigate existing patent claims perform patent claim mapping and identify available areas for new invention.

Inventing while patent mapping is a unique process created by the experts at Patton Design. The cost of patent issues can be enormous, and proper investment in this process is essential for understanding the patent's market viability and true worth to ensure optimum business opportunities. To license patent rights, this strategy must be airtight, establishing contractual potential for business legitimacy.