Free Patent Counselor - Provisional or Utility Patent?
An invention is defined in the U.S. Patent Law as a new, useful process, machine, improvement, etc., that did not exist previously and that is recognized as the product of some unique intuition or genius, as distinguished from ordinary mechanical skill or craftsmanship.
Please answer the following questions and click on Submit button to see which one is the best for you
* 1. Are you trying to protect an invention?
* 2. When did you first conceive of your invention?
* 3. Have you publicly disclosed your invention?
* 4. Have you publicly offered your invention for sale to others?
* 5. Do you want your patent application examined by the U.S. patent office as soon as possible?