Secure your invention with
a provisional application
File with the USPTO, protect your filing date, and add templates or attorney review when your IP strategy demands it.
Find the right fit for your business
Transparent pricing tailored for scale.
Basic
Core provisional filing support when you need application prep, USPTO submission, and copies of what was filed.
Get started- Preparation of provisional patent application
- Electronic filing with the USPTO
- Digital copies of filed documents
Pro
Recommended when you are working with contractors or collaborators and need standard IP-related templates.
Get started- Everything in Basic
- Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) template
- Independent Contractor Agreement template
- Inventor assignment template
Premium
Attorney time and drawing review for inventions where claims, figures, and priority strategy need extra scrutiny.
Get started- Everything in Pro
- 30-minute attorney consultation
- Attorney review of application drawings and specifications
- Priority processing
Provisional vs. non-filing
A provisional application can establish an early effective filing date if you follow through within 12 months.
Provisional filing
USPTO path
Earlier priority date
Establishes a filing date while you refine claims, seek funding, or test the market.
Patent pending
You may mark compatible products or materials while a non-provisional is prepared.
Time to decide
Use the one-year window to assess whether to pursue a full utility application.
Relying on secrecy
Higher risk
Public disclosure traps
Selling or describing the invention before filing can limit patent rights in many jurisdictions.
Weaker proof of timing
Without a filing, disputes over who invented first become harder to resolve.
Investor expectations
Many partners expect at least a provisional on file before diligence deepens.
Frequently asked questions
What is a provisional patent application?
A provisional application is a USPTO filing that can secure an early filing date for your invention. It is not examined for patentability on its own; a non-provisional application must follow within 12 months to claim priority.
Does a provisional grant a patent?
No. It preserves a filing date and “patent pending” status while you prepare a non-provisional application.
Are USPTO fees included?
Service tiers cover preparation and filing support; USPTO government fees are billed separately based on entity status and filing type.
