PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATIONS
Are you an inventor or an entrepreneur with groundbreaking ideas? Are you eager to protect your intellectual property while you bring your innovations to life? Some inventors use a provisional patent application to secure a priority date with the US Patent Office
What is a Provisional Patent Application?
A provisional patent application is a cost-effective and strategic tool designed to help inventors and innovators secure their intellectual property rights. It provides a one-year window of protection for an invention.
Immediate Protection
The moment a provisional patent application is filed, a priority date for the invention is established. This means that, should someone else file on the same invention afterward, the earlier filed application will have priority.
More Time to Refine the Invention
A provisional patent application gives the freedom to fine-tune an invention and explore its market potential without the pressure of a full patent application. This time can be used to gather valuable feedback, make improvements, and ensure theinvention is ready for the market.
Cost-Effective
Compared to a full patent application, provisional patent applications are more affordable. They allow inventors with limited resources to secure a priority date while keeping expenses manageable.
Attracts Investors
Investors and potential business partners often look for evidence of intellectual property protection before committing to a project. A provisional patent application shows them that the inventor is serious about protecting the invention, making it easier to secure funding and partnerships.