Our "Patent Pending" Process
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Review by a Patent Attorney or Agent -
Request a Patent Search ReportOptional, additional fee -
Provisional patent app is filed. Earn 12 months of temporary “patent pending” status -
Apply for a full non-provisional patent application within 12 monthsOptional, additional fee
File a Provisional Patent Application
BASIC
- "Patent Pending" Status for 12 Months
- EMAIL CONSULTATION WITH A PATENT PRACTITIONER
PROFESSIONAL
- "Patent Pending" Status for 12 Months
- PROFESSIONALLY DRAFTED PATENT WRITING See Samples
- PROFESSIONALLY DRAFTED PATENT DRAWINGS See Samples
- PHONE AND EMAIL CONSULTATION WITH A PATENT PRACTITIONER
ESSENTIALS
- "Patent Pending" Status for 12 Months
- PROFESSIONALLY DRAFTED PATENT WRITING See Samples
- PROFESSIONALLY DRAFTED PATENT DRAWINGS See Samples
- PHONE AND EMAIL CONSULTATION WITH A PATENT PRACTITIONER
All Plans Include:
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Consultation with a Licensed Patent Practitioner
Ask legal questions and get legal advice about patent applications from a licensed patent practitioner.
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“Patent Pending” Status for 12 Months
A provisional patent application allows you to use the phrase “patent pending” for 12 months.
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Patent Application Filing Date
Receive a filing date from the US Patent Office which sets your date in line with them.
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Government Receipt
You will receive an official receipt from the US Patent Office confirming acceptance of your provisional patent application.
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Electronic Signing
Our proprietary electronic signature system allows you sign patent application documents from your computer or mobile device.
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Live Team Monday-Friday
We are here live, Monday-Friday, by email, phone, or chat. Give us a ring, we’ll be happy to chat with you about the patent process or have a patent practitioner answer any legal questions.
*$60 govt fee assumes you are classified as "micro entity" by USPTO. If you have filed more than 4 non-provisional patent apps in the past, or have an annual income of greater than $241,830, you may be classified as "small entity" or "large entity" which requires a $120 or $300 govt fee
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