How to file a PROVISIONAL Patent Application ~ PPA
- 1). ~ Locate Attorney or Online Provisional Patent Service ~
A qualified Provisional Patent attorney or online service must be located to supply, prepare and file the necessary U.S. Patent Office forms.
All basic information listed in Steps 2-4 must be supplied to the attorney or online service. - 2). ~ Describe and Explain the Invention in Writing ~
A simple, straightforward and concise description must be written describing the invention. The description must make it clear to a person who is familiar with the subject matter how to make use of the idea.
A Provisional Application's written description should include the following:
~ Title of invention
~ Purpose of the invention
~ Description of drawings
~ Components and steps of the invention
~ How components fit together or how the steps are completed
~ How to use and operate the invention - 3). ~ Create List of Inventors Names ~
A Provisional Patent application must include the names of all inventors involved. - 4). ~ Supply Drawings of Invention ~
Drawings help others to quickly and clearly understand the invention.
The U.S. Patent Office accepts these drawing formats for Provisional Patent application ~
~ Top, side, disassembled, exploded, perspective view
~ Labeling numbers (e.g. sheet, figure, reference)
~ Schematics and flowcharts
~ Black and white or color photographs
~ Computer generated or handmade drawings - 5). ~ Decide to File for a Full Patent or Not ~
The Provisional Patent will expire 12 months after the original issue date. If the invention is successful or well on it's way to be successfully developed, a full patent should be applied for.
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