Preparation

• 1). Assist the child in completing the Provisional Application for Patent Cover Sheet (see Resources).
  
  
• 2). Read and discuss the requirements of the U.S. Code Title 35, Section 112 (see Resources). Prepare an invention description that meets these requirements.
  
  
• 3). Read and discuss the requirements of the U.S. Code Title 35, Section 113 (see Resources). If needed, create drawings needed to understand the invention that meets these requirements.
  
  

Application

• 1). Register the child as an eFILER with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (see Resources).
  
  
• 2). Assist the child in completing the application information, including name, address and phone number.
  
  
• 3). Upload the necessary documents, including the Patent Cover Sheet, description and drawings.
  
  
• 4). Submit the application to the eFILER website. Pay the necessary fees, and print and/or save the acknowledgment receipt.