Filing a Provisional Patent Application Over the internet - Step by step Directions

India is emerging as a patent research hub for technologies geared to the Third World. Patent data is used extensively for competitive research and for innovation within companies.

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I just finished filing a provisional patent application online.; It was pretty easy and it cost a total of $110.; Here are the step by step instructions on how to file a provisional patent application online.

What you will need in order to file a provisional patent application online:

Drawings if needed to understand the description.

Cover sheet.;(PTO Form SB/16);

Application datasheet (PTO Form SB/14);

You can pay by credit card if filing electronically.

Detailed description of the invention

Drawings for the provisional patent application

Cover Sheet - PTO Form SB/16

;In the pull-down menu on the left side of the top navigation bar under "Patents" click on "Patent Forms".

Application Data Sheet The application data sheet is just another form you need to fill out.; It's PTO Form SB/14.; Nothing difficult, just contact information and stuff like that.

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Time to File your Provisional Patent Application

;Filing Your Provisional Patent Online - Step By Step Instructions

Step 2.; Go to the USPTO website Home Page

Step 3.; On the left side of the pager under "PATENTS" click on Item Number 4 - "File Online"

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Step 7. Then confirm and submit your application.

Once you have the application number, congratulations! Your invention is now patent pending!