Utility Patents

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Provisional Patents

A provisional patent application provides a 12 month period to further develop the invention, market and seek licensing agreements. A provisional patent is only a placeholder and a non-provisional patent application must be filed within the 12 month period based on the information contained in the provisional application. If no further action is taken within the 12 months, the patent is invalidated and the original file date (or priority date) is lost.

Compared to a traditional patent, provisional patent applications (PPAs) are simpler and more concise – frequently taking less than 10 pages. In the application, the filer explains the product’s design and the purpose that it serves.

There are a couple of major benefits to obtaining a provisional patent. First, inventors don’t have to worry about a manufacturer stealing their idea because the temporary “patent pending” label signals a potential lawsuit in the event of infringement. Secondly, PPAs allow inventors to perfect their concept prior to filing a full patent. Also important: It puts on the record an official filing date with the USPTO. Being the “first inventor to file” could be important in getting a patent later on.

A fixed-fee approach to provisional patent protection

We pursue every avenue to reduce costs for our clients. To ensure that objectives are clearly defined and budgets are met we offer the majority of our services at a cost-effective fixed fee, including:

  • Preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications at the USPTO
  • Offering opinions on patentability, validity, infringement, and freedom to use
  • Enforcing patent rights in U.S. district courts and on appeal
  • Addressing USPTO post issuance proceedings

To add further value, we help our clients to identify new market opportunities and strategic partners.

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Our US patent attorneys will handle your patent application from start to finish. Including a response to the first office action, if you receive one.

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Andrew Rapacke is a registered patent attorney and managing partner of The Rapacke Law Group. Andrew has helped thousands of entrepreneurs, startups, and corporations protect their valuable intellectual property assets.

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Prior Art Search
Our attorneys will run a prior art search and analyze relevant results to determine if your invention is a good fit for patent protection. If not, we'll issue a 100% refund or run an other search at no charge.
App Drafting & Filing
Our US attorneys will prepare your patent application based on your company's specific needs and file it with the USPTO after you approve it. After filing your invention can be marketed as "patent pending".
Office Action
Over 60% of Patent applications receive an office action. If this is the case with your application, we'll respond to your first examiner office action at no additional cost to you.
Patent Registration
You receive your patent and take ownership of your invention! You now have the ability to prevent others from profiting from your invention.

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