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Resource Title: How to Get a U.S. Patent
 

Purpose: Describe the process of getting a U.S. patent, including preparation for filing, preparation of the patent application, and a summary of the filing and examination process. It provides clients with an overview of the process before they decide to pursue a patent application.
 

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You have a new product in the works. You have analyzed the market and are confident that your product addresses a real need and there is a business model for making and selling it. You may have even filed a provisional patent application while you worked on your proof of concept. You have a budget for investing in patent protection. Now how do you actually go about getting a U.S. patent?
 
 
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The article is a practical overview of the U.S. patent process intended for new inventors and entrepreneurs. It should generally be read in conjunction with How to Patent and Sell Your Invention. For the cost of my patent services, please see Fixed Fee Services.

December 2009 Resource of the Month

Last Modified: December 1, 2009

 
 
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Should I File a Provisional Patent Application?

 

The Situation:

You have a prototype of your invention that works. You want patent protection, but you don’t have enough money to file for a full utility patent yet. Your next step is to start talking to potential customers, suppliers, and investors to sound out the market, develop your business plan, and hopefully get some money in the door. Is it worth filing a provisional patent application?

 

This Client Resource is a 2 page PDF article to help entrepreneurs and startups consider whether filing a provisional patent application makes sense and how to do it effectively. To go directly to the PDF rather than the landing page, click here.