Can a game be patented?

Can you patent a game? Whether it is a board game or an app, you can potentially patent a game. The process to patent your game idea is simple. Preparing an application with appropriate claims and drawings, filing it, responding to amendments, etc., are usual requirements to obtain patents.

Should I Patent My board game?

It might come as a surprise to some that board games are patentable, but they are indeed. Processes have always been patentable and at its core a board game is just a method of playing by a predetermined set of rules. Board games are definitely patentable, provided of course they are unique.

How does it cost to patent an idea?

The filing fee is $130 for a small entity and drawings typically cost $100 to $125 per page, so a high quality provisional patent application for a mechanical or electrical device can typically be prepared and filed for $2,500 to $3,000.

How much does it cost to patent a game idea?

A relatively simple invention, such as a board game or umbrella, will cost between $7,000 and $8,500. A minimally complex invention, such as a power hand tool or camera, will cost between $8,500 and $10,000.

Are patents worth it?

Value of a patent The primary benefit of a patent is the right to stop your competitors from selling the same product. If sales are strong, then the patent is absolutely worth it. If sales are weak, then the patent may not be worth it. You might also consider shutting down your business if sales are not that strong.

Why is patent so expensive?

Because patents are valuable to have and expensive to infringe there will always be those who seek to get around your rights. The job of the patent attorney is to make sure that doesn’t happen to the greatest extent possible. That requires a lot of time and energy, which translates into money.

Do you get paid for a patent?

You will not make any money on your invention. Yes, a patent can help you to sell your product at a higher price. However, it does not guarantee to do so. Patents themselves don’t make you any money.

Can you patent an idea yourself?

The simple answer is no—you cannot patent an idea for an invention. The invention itself has to be produced or a patent application containing the invention must be filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). While all inventions start with an idea, not every idea can be called an invention.