I will patent search and prepare your provisional patent application
About this Gig
Looking to secure an early filing date for your invention without immediately investing in a full non-provisional patent application? A Provisional Patent Application (PPA) may be the right first step!
A provisional application allows you to establish an official filing date and use Patent Pending status for up to 12 months while you continue developing, testing, or preparing your invention for the next stage of patent protection.
Benefits of a Provisional Patent Application
- Establish an official filing date for your invention.
- Obtain Patent Pending status after filing.
- Continue developing, testing, and marketing your invention.
- Preserve the opportunity to claim priority in a later non-provisional application.
- Support eligible foreign patent applications through applicable priority rules.
What My Service Includes
I will prepare a customized provisional patent application draft that may include:
- Field of the Invention
- Background of the Invention
- Summary of the Invention
- Detailed Description of the Invention
- Abstract, where appropriate
- Optional Patent Claims (additional fee)
- Optional Patent Drawings (additional fee)
- Filing Information and Guidance (additional fee)
Search scope:
International
Search type:
Patent
Target country:
United States
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FAQ
What is a Provisional Patent Application (PPA)?
A Provisional Patent Application is an initial U.S. patent filing that establishes an official filing date for your invention and allows you to use the term "Patent Pending" for up to 12 months.
What is the difference between provisional and a non-provisional patent application?
A provisional application is a lower-cost initial filing that is not examined by the USPTO. A non-provisional application undergoes examination and may proceed toward patent grant if all legal requirements are m
Does a provisional patent application protect my invention?
A provisional application establishes a filing date and may provide priority benefits to a later non-provisional application. It does not itself grant an enforceable patent or guarantee that your invention will be patented.
How long does a provisional patent application last?
A provisional application remains pending for 12 months. You generally need to file a corresponding non-provisional application within that period to claim its benefit.
Do I need drawings for my provisional patent application?
Drawings are included when necessary to explain how your invention works. If your invention contains important components or technical features, drawings may be essential to adequately describe it.

