A provisional patent is a type of patent application filed with the Indian Patent Office (IPO) that allows inventors to establish an early effective filing date for their invention while they continue to develop and test it. In this article, we will discuss the purpose of a provisional patent, its advantages, and the process of … Read More “Purpose of Provisional Patent” »
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Provisional patent applications are generally known in the startup community as a cheap way to protect your patent rights, but finding practical information can be difficult. Below are some frequently asked questions from clients regarding provisional patent applications. Please note that the information provided here is general information and does not constitute official professional advice. … Read More “A Brief Guide to Provisional Patents” »
Startups face a number of challenges, as anyone who has led a tech company or worked in the startup scene can tell you. Investors and potential customers must be convinced that the company offers something unique and that there are barriers to entry that prevent others from copying it or entering the market. As co-founder … Read More “Patents: What Startups Need to Know” »
During a former USPTO program, a Disclosure Document was a document that an inventor could submit for $10 in order to describe his invention. You can claim ‘patent pending’ status with a Provisional patent Application, which gives you a filing date and a filing date. Moreover, since November 2006, the Disclosure Document program does not … Read More “What’s the difference between a Provisional Application and a Disclosure Document?” »
Provisional Patent Application: What is it? A provisional patent application is a type of patent application that may be filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office. The first person to file for a new invention in the United States may do so. With the advent of US patent law in 2013, provisional applications are … Read More “Provisional Patent: Everything You Need to Know” »