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Roberto, yes, you could file a provisional application first and get 12 months to figure more details out. However, keep in mind that the provisional application can only protect what you include in the application, the information you have already figured out. For example, if you only have a basic idea and the details are unknown, you could file the provisional application for just the idea without the details yet. However, those details would not be protected in the application because they are not disclosed in the application. Put more simply, you can only protect what you know and put into the provisional application. What this means is, lets say you file the provisional application then 2 months later you figure out some critical details of your invention. You must be careful about disclosing those details you figured out 2 months after filing the provisional application. Because those details were not included in the provisional application, they are not protected yet. We would add those details when you convert the provisional application into a non-provisional application and only then, would those details be protected. We offer a professional level service for the provisional patent application which allows you to chat with one of our engineers. We can help you figure out a bit more detail than you may have so that you file a provisional application with as much detail as we can figure out at this time. This ensures that your provisional application covers as much as we can. Any additional details you figure out later, well put it into the non-provisional patent application when you decide to file that application, prior to the expiration of your provisional application. Hope that helps! Give us a ring during normal business hours and well be happy to help!

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You should apply for a patent application first. This secures your place in line with the US Patent Office so you can tell the company you pitch to that your product is "patent pending". This way, if that company steals your idea and files a patent of their own, they will be second in line after you, since you applied for the patent application first. A provisional patent application only lasts for 12 months though, and it must be converted to a non-provisional patent app before the 12 month expires, to keep the protection. However, this route of the provisional patent app, at least gives you 12 months to test the waters before you need to decide to commit to a full more expensive non-provisional app. Give us a call during normal business hours and we'll be happy to answer any further questions or get you started.

We can usually prepare and file a design patent application in about 2 weeks

If you can explain it well to us so we have an idea of what it will look like, we can draw up a concept drawing for you to be included in a patent application. Give us a call to get acquainted, then email us your details and we can get started.

Possibly, we would need more information about your invention. Give us a call to chat or email us some more information and we can have our patent practitioners review and let you know.

Each patent application is decided upon by an examiner assigned by the US Patent Office and each examiner has his or her own opinion. This means that if your application is rejected, you may want to respond back to your examiner. Another similar invention approved by another examiner is between that examiner and that inventor. Each patent application is independently examined. If you do not believe the other approved patent deserves his or her patent, there are options to try and invalidate their patent which would need review and discussion by a patent practitioner.

Our website lists our current prices for provisional patent application and the lowest amount is just a few hundred dollars. However, choosing the lowest cost is not always the best option as you need to choose what services you need to receive optimal protection. A provisional patent application is only as strong as the content that is included. Namely, good technical descriptions of the invention along with good drawings of the invention are critical for proper protection. If you are able to provide a strong technical writing and drawings, there is less technical work required and you can choose a lower dollar amount application. However, if you need help preparing a strong technical writing and invention drawings, you should aim to spend time preparing these on your own or paying slightly more for us to have technical work prepared. A provisional patent application protects only as much as is included. The more detail that is included, the more protection. Feel free to chat with us more about these concepts.

Patenting is our specialty, we are a patent firm with patent attorneys and agents. You would look for an invention manufacturer separately, or we can refer some that we know. However, we don't do manufacturing ourselves since we're a law firm.

Francisco, we don't assist with building a prototype, please seek other resources. We are a patent firm and can assist with filing a patent application to try and obtain a patent for your invention.