You don't register a patent, you file a patent application.

There's a whole bunch of stuff that goes into this, especially if the gentleman's company wants to patent Wahine's invention and/or market it.

And your right, if it gets to that point she will need representation.

But this is good for starters.

- jobob
a Patent Agent registered to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO Reg. No. 42,995).