How can one obtain patent rights for their invention?

To obtain patent rights for an invention, one must file a patent application with the relevant government agency, such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The application must include a detailed description of the invention and how it is unique and innovative. The patent application will be examined by a patent examiner to determine if the invention meets the criteria for patentability. If the application is approved, the inventor will be granted patent rights, which give them exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time.