No matter what it is, there's one thing that all great inventions need. That's right, a patent! Glad you are paying attention. A patent is like a gym locker: it prevents other people from stealing your stuff (your ideas, not your sweat socks).

Complete these steps, and track your invention's journey from an inspirational spark to an official InventNow Patent. We'll email it to you- what you do with it is up to you. Being an inventor, we're sure you'll come up with something cool.

Please note: Dog-walking Robots, Invisible Braces, and Flavor-changing Gum are already taken. Sorry, beat ya to 'em!