So you've dreamed up the idea that you think will make you a fortune. But where do you start? If you want to protect your idea, you'd better get it patented. The patent process is a very complex and analytical one, but with the right advice, you can save loads of time and money. Patent Attorneys Blynn Shidler and Randy Notzen explain all you need to know to enter the patent process. A patent is construed by its claims, and each claim must be new and non-obvious. After you file a claim, you must negotiate with the patent office and deal with the often-lengthy review period. Randy and Blynn give a few examples of some items that have been patented, and how they became so.