In short
A patent protects a new, useful and non-obvious invention. Not every project is patentable, but some research is. Understanding novelty, prior-art searching and invention disclosure helps you spot and protect genuinely new ideas - with proper professional guidance.
Types of IP (quick view)
| IP type | Protects |
|---|---|
| Patent | New, useful, non-obvious inventions/processes |
| Copyright | Original written/creative work |
| Trademark | Brand names and logos |
| Trade secret | Confidential know-how |
When research may be patentable
- It is genuinely new (novel) - a prior-art search checks this
- It is non-obvious to an expert
- It is useful and can be applied
- It is not merely a discovery of something already existing in nature
How honest IP support works
The practical steps are a prior-art search, an invention-disclosure write-up, and technical drafting - then coordination with a qualified, registered patent professional for filing. Manna Biotech provides patent and IP documentation support and prior-art guidance. Important: we are not a law firm, we do not file patents directly, and no one can guarantee a patent grant - that is decided by the patent office.
Frequently asked questions
Can a student patent their project?+
Possibly, if it is genuinely novel, non-obvious and useful. A prior-art search is the first check, with professional guidance.
Is a patent guaranteed if I apply?+
No. Grant is decided by the patent office after examination; it can never be guaranteed.
Is Manna Biotech a law firm?+
No. We provide research-to-patent documentation support and prior-art guidance, and coordinate with qualified, registered patent professionals for filing.
What is a prior-art search?+
A search of existing patents and literature to check whether an idea is already known - the key first step before considering a patent.