Chapter 53 Patent Application

Chapter 53 Patent Application

Of course, before going to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, Michael went home, grabbed the solar panel, and then booked a Grab which will then take him to the Taguig office.

The journey took about one hour and thirty minutes and as soon as he arrived, Michael paid the fare and stepped out of the vehicle. He craned his neck up at the skyscraper of the IPO, it was tall, and he didn't expect a government agency building would be like that. Nevertheless, he walked forward and the guard standing by the main entrance, extended his arms forward, signaling him to stop.

"Uhm...I'm here to file my invention for a patent," Michael explained, holding the model of his solar panel securely under his arm.

The guard, dressed in a crisp white uniform, looked at Michael with a blend of curiosity and formality. "Ah, you're here for patent filing? You'll need to go to the reception desk inside. They'll guide you on the specifics. I'm just here to ensure security, so I can't provide much detail on the process. But don't worry, the folks inside are very helpful."

Michael nodded, appreciating the guard's straightforwardness. "Thanks for pointing me in the right direction," he said, stepping past the security checkpoint after a routine bag check.

The guard gave him a nod and a slight smile, "Good luck with your invention. Hope it goes well for you." Updated from novelbIn.(c)om

With a grateful smile, Michael headed inside. Inside, it was like your typical office lobby, with white marble floors and a clean, modern design. He quickly found the reception desk, which was manned by a friendly receptionist wearing a smart uniform.

"I'm here to file a patent for my invention," Michael said to the receptionist, setting his solar panel model on the counter.

The receptionist smiled and nodded. "You'll need to fill out some forms and provide a detailed description of your invention, including how it works and what makes it unique. Do you have all the necessary documentation with you?"

"Let's say... fifty thousand pesos might make the process smoother and faster. Again, this is purely hypothetical and off the record," the officer added, with a look that suggested it was anything but hypothetical."

"If this hypothetical situation were to ensure that the review process takes only a week, then hypothetically, I would be willing to consider it."

The officer nodded, a subtle agreement passing between them without explicit acknowledgment. "Should such a situation occur, it would be handled with the utmost discretion, and you would be informed of every step."

Michael reached into his bag, pulling out his checkbook. He wrote a check for fifty thousand pesos, folded it, and passed it discreetly to the officer. "Hypothetically, of course."

"Of course," the officer replied, pocketing the check discreetly. "I'll make sure your application gets the attention it deserves. Expect a call from us within a week with an update."

"Oh...I also have another invention of mine that I'd want to file a patent for." "Hmm...that's a separate form and process, but since we're already discussing expediting your current application, we can certainly look into handling this new one concurrently," the patent officer explained, his tone still low to maintain discretion. "The same considerations would apply, of course."

Michael wrote another check for fifty thousand pesos for the second invention.

"Here's for the second invention," Michael said as he handed over the second check, which the officer accepted with a nod, making a note on his paperwork.

"Okay, you just have to fill out another form," the officer said, handing him a new form. "I might ask, what's the second invention be?" "Well, it's the storage for all the energy that my solar panel will generate. It's a high-capacity, efficient energy storage system designed specifically to work with the unique characteristics of my solar panel. It allows for the storage of excess energy produced during peak sunlight hours, making it available for use during periods of low sunlight or at night," Michael explained, detailing the complementary nature of his second invention to the solar panel.

"Okay...we'll see you in a week, Mr. Reyes."

"Thank you, sir," Michael bowed and left the room.