As an equality and diversity officer, you'll need to: 1  research, apply and promote diversity initiatives and share best practice. 2  provide advice, guidance and support on equality and diversity issues. 3  assess community needs and promote community cohesion. 4  promote changes within organisations and the wider community.
You can file a patent application electronically through the USPTO Web site, by mail, or by fax (but not by e-mail).Don't expect a speedy process, though. Depending on the kind of application and the technology involved in your invention, it could take one to three years to get your patent granted.ou can file a patent application electronically through the USPTO Web site, by mail, or by fax (but not by e-mail).
Patent pending. Patent pending (sometimes abbreviated by pat. pend. or pat. pending) or patent applied for are legal designations or expressions that can be used in relation to a product or process once a patent application for the product or process has been filed, but prior to the patent being issued or the application abandoned.