INVENTOR'S GUIDE
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​TABLE OF CONTENTS 
Patent
Provisional Patent
Utility Patent 
Design Patent 
Trade Mark 
Copy Right
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How to File Provisional Patent Online (Takes 10 minutes)

Before Filing Online Prepare the Following Documents
  1. Provisional Cover Sheet (Form SB/16)
  • Download Form Here:
  1. Patent Specification
  • Use this to explain what is being claimed in the patent
  • See example of a simple but acceptable Spec Sheet Here:
  • See Sample of advanced Spec Sheet Here:
  1. Drawings
  • Generate drawings &/or renders of what is is being patented

Important: All forms must be in PDF format & the filename can NOT contain any spaces (example: “ProvisionalCoverSheet.PDF”). Any other file format or titles with spaces will be rejected!


When ready to e-file your Provisonal Patent start at this link: https://efs.uspto.gov/EFSWebUIUnregistered/EFSWebUnregistered

  1. Fill out name and email address fields
  2. Select “New application/proceeding”
  • Select “Utility”
  • Select “Provisional”
  1. Click “Continue” at bottom of page
  2. Fill out “Title of Invention”
  3. Fill out Name and Email
  4. Select “Correspondence Address”
  5. Fill out Name & Address
  6. Select “Continue” at bottom of page


Notes: Will not accept docs if...