A provisional patent application allows you to file without a formal patent claim, oath or declaration, or any information disclosure (prior art) statement.

Jul 23, 2025 · A provisional patent application is essentially a placeholder with the USPTO. It’s a shorter application with lower filing fees that secures your filing date for 12 months while you …

Dec 9, 2025 · A provisional patent application (PPA) protects an invention for 12 months while preparing a full patent. Filing a PPA allows the use of the "patent pending" label, deterring …

A provisional application is a patent application filed at the intellectual property offices of some countries. It does not mature into an issued patent and is deemed abandoned one year after …

Aug 8, 2025 · Filing a provisional application allows the inventor to use the term “patent pending” in connection with their invention. This status provides a 12-month window, which cannot be …

Jun 14, 2025 · In this blog post, we’ll walk through the USPTO required provisional patent forms to file a provisional patent application in the U.S., including what they’re for, how to fill them …

Aug 12, 2025 · Filing a provisional application essentially works as a placeholder application that allows the inventor (s) or applicant to establish an earlier effective filing date in a later-filed …

Apr 4, 2025 · Provisional Patent Basics: A provisional patent application offers a lower-cost way to secure a filing date and establish "first to file" status under U.S. patent law.

Use the USPTO's electronic filing systems to submit utility and provisional applications and many other types of correspondence. When ready to file, access Patent Center for more instructions.

Oct 18, 2025 · There are two types of patent applications: provisional and non-provisional. The non-provisional patent application is the one that most people need to use. Provisional patent …