Filing a provisional application for a US invention

Possibility to book a priority date for the filing of the main application for an invention in the United States with a delay of up to 12 months.

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US design patent registration procedure
  1. Review of the specifications provided by the client.
  2. Coordination of key features of the technical solution.
  3. Drawing up a description of the claims.
  1. Finalization of drawings in accordance with USPTO requirements.
  2. Filing of application
  3. Office work on the application.
Benefits of pre-application
for patent with 4B company
Experience

The experience and technical background of 4B experts will make it possible to qualitatively distinguish new essential features of the client’s technical solution from competitors.

Complex approach

We do everything possible to make the solution patentable.

Honesty

The chances of obtaining a patent are determined according to the novelty and inventive step of the technical solution.

Quality

The work of a 4B expert with the maximum possible probability increases the patentability of the technical solution.

What are the advantages of filing a provisional invention in the US?
  • Opportunity to assess the attractiveness of a technical solution within 12 months.
  • Fix the priority date from which the rights will be valid.
  • Patents significantly increase the value of a company when it is sold, as well as the value of its shares when it goes public.
  • A provisional application for an invention in the US allows it to be cited in international applications.
  • Patents and patent applications enhance the company’s image among customers and partners.

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We will help you understand a number of important issues related to filing a provisional application for an invention in America, specific to your situation and business in general.

What is included in the service?

Drawing up an application in English

Filing an application

Responses to requests for expertise

Notification of the client about the status of the consideration of the application

Obtaining a patent is a lengthy procedure, so to keep the solution innovative and obtain adequate protection, the solution should be declared as early as possible

Prepared and filed an application for an invention in the United States.

Why you should not put off
your provisional patent application in the US?
  • The allowed period for disclosing an invention (in any publication) before filing a patent application is only 12 months.
  • In America, there is a “first inventor to file” rule, that is, the first person who applies for a patent gets a patent.
  • With the globalization of business, intellectual property rights need to be protected quickly and effectively.
  • With the filing of a patent application immediately opens the possibility of granting licenses to interested parties.
FAQ With provisional
application for an invention in America

1. Is a patent search conducted to apply for an invention in the USA?

Yes. 4B company provides Prior Art patent search service. Moreover, we recommend using this service before ordering a patent application, which often saves money in cases where the technical solution turns out to be non-patentable.

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2. Can I file a main patent application later than 12 months?

Yes. The USPTO allows you to extend this period by 2 months, provided you can justify a valid reason for the delay.

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3. Are there recommendations for improving the invention?

In general, yes. 4B experts in the conclusions on the results of a patent search or study of specifications from a client describe possible directions (if any) for the development of the invention. But the inventor is the client, so the specific improvements to the product or process will be made by the client.

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4. Is it possible to get a discount on multiple pre-applications?

In most cases, yes. It depends on the proximity and complexity of technical solutions. The issue is discussed with a lawyer before starting the service.

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5. Is it possible to get a discount for filing a main application in the US for an invention after filing a provisional application?

Yes, such a discount from 4B can be obtained provided that the technical solution has not changed significantly over the year. The issue is discussed with a lawyer before starting the service. USPTO does not provide a discount.

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6. Is it possible to find out without searching that my solution is not patentable?

Yes. Usually there are several markers “for” and “against”. If you disclosed your solution 12 months prior to applying to 4B, and expertise can find it (for example, on a marketplace), your solution is non-patentable.

If you have copied the invention anywhere, your solution is most likely unpatentable. If you independently developed a technical solution, it may qualify for a patent.

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7. Which industries have the most patents for inventions?

Computer technology and digital communications, electrical equipment and transport.

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8. How many applications for inventions are filed in the USA?

About 500,000 applications are submitted annually in the country. According to this indicator, the United States ranks second in the world after China.

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9. Will I receive any document in 12 months?

A patent for provisional application is not issued. The USPTO will notify you in 12 months that the main application has expired.

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10. Is it possible to independently track the status of a provisional invention application in the USA?

No, the USPTO does not provide this option.

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4B legal consultation with filing a provisional application for a patent in the United States

Before submitting a preliminary application, you can take advantage of a free consultation with a lawyer, where you can tell in more detail about your product, the goals of patenting, and discuss the nuances relating to your specific situation.

At the consultation, we will describe the structure and logic of consideration of the application, the corresponding risks and methods for overcoming them, as well as control points.

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