<human>:  What is the evaluation process for obtaining a patent?
<bot>: The evaluation process for obtaining a patent typically includes conducting a novelty search to identify potential prior art, assessing the patentability of any inventions or discoveries, preparing the necessary patent application documents, and submitting the patent application to the relevant patent office for review and examination. The patent office will then review and examine the application, to determine whether the invention is eligible for patent protection within the relevant jurisdiction. If the patent application meets all requirements, the patent office will grant the patent and the patentee will be awarded a patent.