What is the process for obtaining a patent for a new invention?

To obtain a patent for a new invention, the inventor must file a patent application with the appropriate government agency, such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The application must include a detailed description of the invention and how it is unique and innovative. The patent office will review the application to determine if the invention meets the criteria for patentability, such as being novel, non-obvious, and useful. If the application is approved, the inventor will be granted a patent, giving them exclusive rights to the invention for a certain period of time.