Provisional Patent

In the race to patent, whoever files first wins. "Patent Pending" status starts the day you file, not the day you finish. The US patent system rewards speed. A provisional patent application locks in your priority date immediately, giving you 12 months to develop your invention, assess the market, and prepare a full utility patent application, all while your competitors are locked out.

File Fast. Protect First. At Diorio IP Law Group, every provisional application is strategically drafted by an experienced patent attorney. We ensure your disclosure is comprehensive enough to fully support the claims you'll need in your non-provisional, so you don't lose rights you thought you had.

What's Included:

• Inventor consultation to capture all aspects of your invention

• Preparation of a comprehensive provisional patent application

• Detailed written description of invention and preferred embodiments

• Filing with the USPTO to establish your priority date

• Confirmation of filing and USPTO application number

• Strategic guidance on next steps toward non-provisional filing

How It Works:

1. Inventor Consultation: We conduct a thorough interview to capture every aspect of your invention before drafting begins.

2. We Draft & File: Our attorney prepares a comprehensive provisional application and files with the USPTO immediately.

3. You Get "Patent Pending": You receive your USPTO filing date and application number. Your 12-month clock starts now.

Why a Provisional Is the Smart First Move:

• Establish your priority date against all future filers immediately

• Gain "Patent Pending" status to deter competitors and attract investors

• Buy 12 months to test the market before committing to a full patent

• Lower upfront cost compared to a non-provisional application

• Preserve all your rights for the subsequent utility patent application

Attorney-Drafted. Not a Template. A weak provisional fails to support the claims you need in your non-provisional, effectively losing the priority date you paid to establish. Diorio IP Law Group drafts provisionals with the depth and detail needed to hold up as your full application develops.

Note: USPTO government filing fees are not included. A non-provisional application must be filed within 12 months to claim the provisional's priority date.