Recently Asked Questions - Patent Process

Changes to Provisional Patent application In Patent Process    -  updated on 8/17/2009 Is it true that the USPTO does not accept changes/corrections to provisional patent applications? If amendments need to be made to a provisional patent that's already been filed, what would be the best way ...   Read More    Answer

provisional patent to utility patent In Patent Process    -  updated on 8/12/2009 If my provisional patent expires on 10/8/2009, do I have time to turn this into an actual patent application through your system?   Read More    Answer

Fradulent info in Trademark Application In Patent Process    -  updated on 6/23/2009 I am aware of a Trademark Application which had some incorrect information submitted to the TM attorney as part of the review process. This app has now been published for opposition. Is there a way to anony...   Read More    Answer

Does hiring someone risks your patent owning rights? In Patent Process    -  updated on 6/22/2009 For USA, europe and Japan patent laws, if i have a creative idea and hire one or more persons to help build each and many parts, is there any risks when i file a patent as to who has the right to own the pa...   Read More    Answer

Should I file an International Patent Application after filing a US patent? In Patent Process    -  updated on 6/14/2009 Should I file an International Patent Application after filing a US patent?   Read More    Answer

Provisional Patent Application and Claims In Patent Process    -  updated on 5/28/2009 Although it's not necessary to include claims in a provisional patent application, is it allowed and/or advisable to do so? What, if any, future problems might arise from a provisional application's lack of...   Read More    Answer

Patent Filing Procedure In Patent Process    -  updated on 5/26/2009 Your patent package services all make reference to "filing" the patent application. Whether it's the basic "do-it-yourself" package or the Gold package, are patents filed through your service all done electr...   Read More    Answer

International and U.S. Patent Filing In Patent Process    -  updated on 5/26/2009 If I've already filed a provisional U.S (utility) patent and wish to file an international patent through the PCT, is it required and/or recommended that I first file the non-provisional U.S patent and then ...   Read More    Answer

Can I renew a provisional patent after a year? In Patent Process    -  updated on 5/22/2009 Can I renew a provisional patent after a year?   Read More    Answer

Patent types In Patent Process    -  updated on 5/12/2009 How many different kinds of patents? Which one I should file first?   Read More    Answer