Provisional Patent Application Filing

US Provisional Patent Application (PPA)

A typical first step to protect your IP is to write and file a US Provisional Patent Application (PPA). We can help you do this.

PPA, available from the USPTO since 1995, can offer advantages of cost and time to prepare for many inventors. Additionally, filing a Provisional Patent Application is not limited to US citizens. So, for example, a PPA may be filed for a non-US citizen, outside of the United States.

Additionally, a PPA could be the first step for a PCT application or a non-provisional application.

Read below to learn more about our two services for Provisional Patent Applications, tailored to help you protect your IP:

- PPA Direct-File—an economical, straightforward service

- PPA Edit-and-File—a full service with more guidance and feedback

PPA Direct-File

PPA-Direct-File Fees

$265 + USPTO filing fee (based on entity)

Small Entity:

Large Entity:

An economical and fast service

The PPA Direct-File service is our lowest cost service. It's straightforward and it's tailored for inventors who can write their PPA based on our experienced guidelines.

Unlike cut-rate internet templates, our guidelines and our feedback represent a real value to you. Filing with the USPTO and our handling payment of the fee are also included in our PPA Direct-File service.

This service is also attractive to companies wishing to file a number of provisional patent applications—at a fraction of the fee structure of traditional IP offices.

Some inventors wish to formally assign ownership of the PPA when filing. If you'd like us to file such an "assignment recordation", including paying the additional USPTO fee for you, please let us know in advance.

PPA-Direct-File includes the following:

-	You receive our PPA guidelines—for you to write your PPA.
-	You send us your PPA by email.*
-	We file your PPA, as received, with the USPTO, usually within 1-2 business days of receipt of your PPA.
-	We pay the USPTO PPA filing fee on your behalf.
-	We serve as your patent agent / patent attorney of record with the USPTO for your PPA.

* The description above is a overview of elements of the PPA-Direct-File service. We additionally need to receive your signed NDA-Service Agreement to proceed. Please make sure to contact us if you wish to file an assignment.

Small Entity vs Large Entity

The USPTO allows reduced provisional patent fees to be paid by "small entities", usually understood to be smaller inventors and small companies. More exact definitions may be found in 13 CFR 121.801 through 121.805.

Prior Art Search

Click here to learn more about prior art search and why this service may be of additional value to you, along with or independent of your PPA filing.

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EMAIL COMMUNICTIONS ONLY: Please note that we do not work with normal mail/postal service—but rather by electronic means, such as email. Working this way is rapid and and it is more economical for all concerned. Your ordering our PPA Quick-File or Edit-and-File service constitutes your agreement to work with electronic communications only.

PPA Edit-and-File

PPA-Direct-File Fee

$1,185, including USPTO filing fee

A full service with additional guidance & feedback

The PPA Edit-and-File service is appropriate for inventors needing additional guidance and/or additional IP professional involvement in preparing and then filing their PPA.

This service ensures you professional, experienced guidance and review of your PPA. Additionally, we file your application with the USPTO and handle payment of the filing fee.

This service is available for both Small and Large Entities—see below.

Some inventors wish to formally assign ownership of the PPA when filing. If you'd like us to file such an "assignment recordation", including paying the additional USPTO fee for you, please let us know in advance.

PPA Edit-and-File includes:

-	You receive our PPA guidelines—for you to write your PPA/disclosure; which you send to us by email.
-	We review and edit your PPA. Working with you, we receive your approval for the final PPA version.*
-	We file your final PPA version with the USPTO, usually within 1-2 business days of receipt your final PPA approval.
-	We pay the USPTO PPA filing fee on your behalf.
-	We serve as your patent agent / patent attorney of record with the USPTO for your PPA.
	We can later work with you, separately, to write and file a non-provisional patent application.

* The description above is a overview of the PPA services included in Edit-and-File. We also need to receive your signed NDA-Service Agreement to proceed. Pease make sure to contact us if you wish to file an assignment.

PPA-Edit-and-File is available for one fee for Large and Small Entities, alike.

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