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What Is a Provisional Patent and Why You Need It

A provisional application is not a patent, and it will not be examined or granted. However, it gives you:

• “Patent Pending” status immediately after filing
• A 12-month window to refine your invention or pursue a full utility application
• A critical priority date for establishing your rights under the first-to-file rule (35 U.S.C. §102)

Benefits of Filing a Provisional Patent:

• Protect your invention while you finalize details
• Delay costly non-provisional filings
• Gain immediate “Patent Pending” protection
• Preserve your rights for future patent claims

Is a Provisional Patent Right for You?

Whether you’re a solo inventor, tech startup, or product developer, a provisional patent can give you a critical first-mover advantage.

Provisional patent filings are ideal for:

• Startup founders preparing for investor presentations or product launches
• Engineers or developers with working prototypes or functional concepts
• Amazon and eCommerce sellers creating new products and needing “patent pending” language for marketplace protection
• R&D departments seeking to lock in rights before public disclosures or trade shows

This service is designed for those who want to move fast, without compromising legal integrity.

Why Work With Cohen IP Law Group

Don’t risk rejection with a DIY template or online form.

We’re a top-rated, U.S.-based law firm with 20+ years of experience helping inventors protect what they’ve built.

✅ Over 2,000 successful filings
✅ USPTO-registered patent attorney
✅ Flat-fee pricing — no surprise costs
✅ Fast turnarounds — typically 48 hours or less
✅ Multiple clients were successful deal recipients on Shark Tank

Our approach includes:

• Comprehensive technical write-ups drafted in legal form
• Claim-style narrative structure to support future prosecution
• Strategic inclusion of variations, embodiments, and alternatives
• Legal positioning to anticipate §103 obviousness rejections

Each provisional we file is crafted to withstand scrutiny and serve as a foundation for a robust, enforceable utility patent.

What’s Included in Our Flat-Fee Provisional Package

You’ll receive:

• A legal strategy session to determine scope, filing goals, and risk exposure
• Professional drafting of the technical specification
• Review and adaptation of your supporting documents, drawings, or figures
• Filing of the provisional application with the USPTO
• USPTO acknowledgment receipt and critical deadline reminders
• A credit toward your utility application should you continue with us

We offer flat-fee pricing to provide clarity and predictability. No hidden costs, no hourly billing.

How It Works: Our Simple 3-Step Process

1. Book Your Free Consultation
Get legal insights and determine if your invention qualifies.

2. We Draft & File Your Application
You relax — we prepare a strong USPTO-ready provisional.

3. Get Patent-Pending Status
Your idea is protected, and you’re ready to pitch, build, or sell.

If your matter is time-sensitive due to public disclosures or investor deadlines, expedited services may be available.

Download The Provisional Patent Checklist

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a provisional patent last?

12 months. You must file a non-provisional within that time to keep your priority date.

Is my idea protected immediately?

Yes — you can legally mark your product or pitch materials as “Patent Pending.” However, only a granted patent gives you the right to exclude others. Filing early preserves your priority.

What if I’m not sure my idea is patentable?

We’ll help assess this during your free consultation.

What if I make changes or improvements later?

You can file multiple provisional applications or incorporate changes into a later utility filing. Each new filing establishes its own priority date.

Do I need drawings?

Drawings aren’t required, but they strengthen your filing. We can prepare them if needed.

Can I file more than one provisional?

Yes. We offer discounted packages for multiple inventions or improvements.

Will this convert automatically to a patent?

No. A non-provisional (utility) application must be filed within 12 months, or your provisional expires and the priority is lost.

Protect Your Invention Today

Let’s turn your idea into protected intellectual property — before someone else does. Schedule your patent strategy call.

Get the Provisional Patent Filing Checklist