Provisional Patent Application by Legal Workz
Secure Your Invention, Buy Yourself Time
You have a brilliant idea for an invention, but it’s not quite ready for a full patent application. The provisional patent application is a strategic and cost-effective solution that allows you to secure a priority date for your invention. It’s the essential first step to protect your innovation while you continue to develop it, conduct market research, or seek funding. At Legal Workz, we specialize in drafting and filing professional provisional patent applications, giving you a crucial advantage in the race to market.
Why File a Provisional Patent Application?
A provisional patent application is a temporary placeholder that provides a “patent pending” status. It is a powerful tool because it allows you to:
- Lock in Your Priority Date: The date you file the provisional application is the official “priority date” of your invention. This means no one can claim your invention as their own after that date, even if they file a complete patent application before you do.
- Buy Yourself a Year: You have a full 12 months from the filing date to file the complete (non-provisional) patent application. This gives you valuable time to refine your invention, gather more data, and secure investors.
- Cost-Effective Solution: The fees for a provisional application are significantly lower than for a complete patent application, making it a budget-friendly way to get early protection.
- Legal Confidence: With “patent pending” status, you can confidently share your invention with potential partners, investors, and manufacturers without the fear of your idea being stolen.
Our Expert Provisional Patent Service
While a provisional application is simpler than a complete one, it must be drafted correctly to be effective. A poorly written application can jeopardize your final patent. At Legal Workz, we ensure your provisional application is robust and legally sound: