What does matter, however, is who came up with original composite for invention first. If an inventor can prove that s/he came up with a tangible product before someone else, then they will be granted right to patent.

It's best, given information above, to sketch your idea for a product with descriptions on how it works. Then, inventor, along with two witnesses should sign and date it in front of an official notary.

Following, keep composite in a safe location while you are applying for provisional or regular patent, while working on your invention.

A provisional patent application from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office provides a confirmation to date when invention was first invented, or when composite was completed. This way inventor doesn't have to necessarily have completed invention in its entirety.

The inventor needs to file a regular patent application with USPTO within one year of provisional application.

In United States, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) allows inventors and patent owners (including businesses and corporations) to protect their products and identification from others. Information can be found at http://www.uspto.gov

Not just anything can be patented. In fact, obtaining a patent may prove difficult given necessary paperwork, research and signatures needed. In order to obtain one, invention has to be brand new. This new invention has to also be useful, original, and not easily created. In United States, these products might be machines, compositions or methods, and manufactured products. Ideas cannot be patented, nor can products that have been "improved" or which have "changed" in size.