Provisional and Utility Patent Applications
It was a stroke of genius.
Now make sure that it’s protected.
There are two main patent application types: utility patents and design patents. Each protects different aspects of an invention.
A design patent protects non-functional, ornamental, or aesthetic aspects of a product, such as its appearance. It lasts 15 years from issuance.
A utility patent protects functional, utilitarian aspects of a product, like how it works. It lasts 20 years from filing.
You must decide whether to file a provisional or non-provisional patent application. A provisional application is quick and affordable, but it’s not examined by the USPTO and expires after one year. A non-provisional application is more comprehensive and requires the inventor to develop patent claims. It’s assigned to an examining attorney at the USPTO who examines the invention’s eligibility.
The registered patent attorneys at Gugliotta & Gugliotta provide flat fee patent application services for design or utility patents, whether provisional or non-provisional. This includes preparing the application, developing drawings, and providing detailed descriptions. Contact us for an initial consultation!