A provisional patent application includes an enabling specification, but not the claims. New matter can be added to a provisional patent application within one year of filing by converting the provisional patent application to a utility patent application. Provisional patent application preparation services include a review of the invention, preparation of formal filing papers and the drafting of the patent specification. Conversion to a utility application must occur within one year of the filing date of the provisional application. Our fees do not include related Patent Office fees.
Prices quoted are for applications of average complexity.
A utility patent provides patent protection for 20 years from the date of filing of the utility patent application. A utility patent application includes both specification and claims. It is important to draft a quality utility patent application. No Changes to the specification may be made without refiling the application. Utility patent application preparation services include a review of the invention and the drafting of the patent specification and claims.