Have a great idea and looking for invention protection? The key is obtaining a patent. Patenting a product or idea is done through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), which offers two types of applications: a regular patent application and a provisional patent application.
Provisional patents have a “pseudo” application (which is shorter and simpler than a regular application). It doesn’t take the place of a regular patent; rather, it provides intellectual property protection by reserving the concept until the inventor has time to fully develop the idea and file a regular application.
You can write your patent application yourself; however, it must be completed in extremely specific language and format and requires a thorough understanding of patent law. To ensure that your patent will not be rejected due to application errors, it’s recommended that you hire a patent attorney to assist you.
This is an important decision that shouldn’t be made at random. Select an attorney who has experience, references and a high success rate of patenting inventions. Patent Attorney East can help you find attorneys who will work in your best interests. If you would like a personalized referral or wish to learn more about patenting your product, please click here: www.patentattorneynetwork.com. For a list of patent attorneys working in your particular state, click on the relevant link below.
