{"id":4180,"date":"2023-01-27T14:42:44","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T14:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=4180"},"modified":"2023-04-10T08:03:21","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T08:03:21","slug":"filing-a-provisional-patent-good-or-bad-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/blog\/filing-a-provisional-patent-good-or-bad-idea\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Filing a Provisional Patent Application Prior to Marketing a New Product a Good or Bad Idea?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4181\" src=\"https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pic-size-for-blog-1.jpg\" alt=\"Provisional Patent Application\" title=\"Provisional Patent Application\" width=\"1377\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pic-size-for-blog-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pic-size-for-blog-1-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pic-size-for-blog-1-150x35.jpg 150w, https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pic-size-for-blog-1-768x181.jpg 768w, https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pic-size-for-blog-1-680x160.jpg 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1377px) 100vw, 1377px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are in the process of a developing a new, innovative product, there will come a time when you need to address an important question \u2013 should you focus on marketing the new product or invest the time in filing for a provisional patent application? The answer is\u2026it depends. For additional context, let\u2019s look at some key features and distinctions between provisional patents and non-provisional patents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Provisional Patents<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/patents.html\">Provisional patent<\/a> filing was first offered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspto.gov\/\">United States Patent and Trademark Office<\/a> (USPTO) in 1995 to provide U.S. inventors a simple, cost-effective option that established parity between U.S. and non-U.S. filers. In contrast to a non-provisional patent application, a provisional patent application does not issue as a patent. Nevertheless, it does provide the right to the inventor to file a subsequent non-provisional patent application that claims priority to the provisional patent application.<\/p>\n<p>There are notable benefits to filing a provisional patent application. Here are just a few examples.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Patent Pending Status<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest benefits associated with a provisional patent application is that provides the inventor the option to indicate their product holds a \u201cpatent pending\u201d status. Attaining the \u201cpatent pending\u201d status provides an array of benefits, most notably an immediate advantage over other inventors and business owners looking to market a competing product. In addition, the \u201cpatent pending\u201d status further discourages competitors from making and distributing similar products that could potentially infringe on your future potential patent.<\/p>\n<p>This status lasts for one year commencing from the date of filing. After one year, the inventor has the option to file an application for a non-provisional patent and claim priority to the corresponding provisional patent application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Less Resource Intensive<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Provisional patent applications are generally less costly when compared to the expense associated with filing a proper non-provisional patent application. In addition, provisional patent applications involve less formalities and less drafting. In addition, a provisional patent application does not need to be examined by USPTO examiners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scope of Disclosure is Key<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you decide to file a provisional patent application, it is important to understand that the scope of the disclosure and drawings will likely play a large role at the time of its conversion to a non-provisional patent application. Why? Because the corresponding non-provisional application is unable to expand or claim more than what was described in the original provisional patent application.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, considering the various benefits associated with holding a provisional patent, it may be worthwhile for inventors to prioritize filing this type of application rather than focusing primarily on marketing your new product.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Omni Legal Group to Schedule a No-Cost Consultation with an Experienced <em>Patent Attorney in Los Angeles <\/em>Today<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in filing a provisional or non-provisional patent application, the Omni Legal Group is here to help. Our team of <a href=\"https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/\">patent attorneys in Los Angeles<\/a> excel at protecting inventions using provisional and non-provisional patent app. Omni Legal Group is a premier Patent, Trademark, and Copyright law firm located in Los Angeles. For further information or to schedule a consultation please contact Omni Legal Group at <strong>855.433.2226<\/strong> or visit\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/omnilegalgroup.com\/\">www.OmniLegalGroup.com<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are in the process of a developing a new, innovative product, there will come a time when you need to address an important question \u2013 should you focus on marketing the new product or invest the time in filing for a provisional patent application? The answer is\u2026it depends. 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