Inventing and the Importance of Timing
Inventing something new is not a small feat. The time, research, development, and effort that goes into creating an entirely new product is an achievement worthy of praise.
However, there are dos and don’ts in the field of inventing and entrepreneurship, just as there are in any other field. How you choose to proceed with your invention, your timeline, and your overall goals can ultimately drive your successes – or lack thereof, as the case may be – whether you know it or not…
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Timelines
Provisional Patent Application (PPA)
Establish your “First-to-File” priority filing date and stake your claim on your invention by officially declaring your invention as “Patent Pending.”
- Prepared & Filed by Licensed Patent Pros
- “Fully Enabled” unlike DIY Filings that Expire Worthless
- An “Investment Grade Level” Suitable for Manufacturers
Provisional Application Timeline
Post-Filing Timeline
Typical Design Patent Timeline
Typical Post-Filing Timeline
Design Application for Patent
A Design Patent protects the ornamental design of a functional item. A Design Patent grants an inventor the right to protect their invention from anyone else attempting to steal or copy the “look” of their product without obtaining the inventor’s approval.
With a For Sale By Inventor Design Patent, you get:
- Preparation and Filing by a Licensed Patent Attorney/ Agent
- 7 or more Professional Drawings from All Angles
- Consultation with Patent Team to Provide Broadest Protection Allowed by USPTO
Utility Application for Patent
A Utility Patent protects the process, machine, manufacture or composition of matter whether it is new or an improvement. A Utility Patent grants an inventor the right to protect their invention from anyone else attempting to profit from their product without obtaining the inventor’s approval.
With For Sale By Inventor’s Utility Patent service, you get:
- Preparation and Filing by a Licensed Patent Attorney/ Agent
- Fully Enabled Application with Technical Drawings and Engineering Specification
- Consultation with Patent Team to Provide Broadest Protection Allowed by USPTO
Typical Utility Patent Timeline
Post-Filing Timeline
