How To Draft A Provisional Patent Application

[@kennethtaylor1660]

One of the best of over 100 Patent oriented videos I have watched!

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Many thanks for the comment, (and the people that thumbed the comment up!). The whole program is now freely unlocked (for 10 days) if you want free access any time. If you need that, just click the '10 Day Free Trial' button anywhere on our website: www.TheInventorsJourney.com Been used successfully by many inventors. With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@mackmontfleury389]

Facts

[@nationale-managementsystem225]

This is indeed one of the best presented Provisional Patent Application process that I have ever seen and I have "not a few" patents and patents pending. Well done Mr Jethro!

[@brendakasmar9957]

Best video I've found explaining how to file my own provisional patent. Easy to understand and follow, saved me $1200 in attorney fees.

[@engine2truck6]

MOST USEFUL video on KZbin: clear, concise, logical, moving at a digestible PACE. Presents the maximum information/brevity quotient ! Greatest example of a "how-to" presentation of ANY KIND! Bravo, sir.

[@vidyakrishnan1757]

wow, this was great. One of the most informative videos in youtube.

[@snowingsart4568]

No wonder you have over 1.1k views! WOW! I am writing mine over and over while listening to this over and over!

[@marktwain4196]

This is one of the best videos I have ever seen, great speaker, effective, efficient & clean communication. AMAZING. thank YOU.

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Thank you very much for that comment. Bets of luck with your provisional, and with getting patent pending. With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@breather7070]

@@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012 hmmm, perhaps you should consider presenting products or such? Yes, you have been gifted with a very pleasant intelligent voice!

[@thegigisup6]

Hello, Thank you for the excellent video! How do I access part two (drawings) and part 3 (detailed description) as it appears that I missed the 10 day free trial about 2 years ago:)

[@NavyLady82]

This really made things easier. The other videos are people just talking at you.

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Perhaps they're not actual patent specialists..... ;) If you want to see perhaps the most important patenting service in the start-up inventor industry (and how to get full patent office results in as quick as 18 days after filing (instead of 2-3 years)), please check out the LightSpeed PerfectPatent™ Package and especially the video with Giuseppe where I give him his results: theinventorsjourney.com/step4.html#giuseppe18days

[@alisina1472]

I read five big books for patenting, written by lawyers for lawyers. This little video explains everything succinctly, It is the best introduction to the art of patent writing I have come across. Great work. Thanks. However, I would like to remind everyone. If your invention is really valuable, do not limit yourself to this intro, no matter how great it is. There is a lot more to writing a patent. A minor oversight can make you lose millions of dollars in revenue.

[@cotrellwright8697]

i cant goto his channel in my country...

[@epitoky]

I loved this first video but I can’t seem to get the “10 day free trial”-nothing active to click. Huh...?

[@delick01]

Great video! Question. Instead of "Kitchen Utensil device". Should we use "Utensil Device" instead ?

[@markfielding7169]

So this covered "1) Introduction". Where is the "2) Drawings" and "3) Detailed description" that was alluded to?

[@coreyhaas2746]

Why isn't your channel available in the US?

[@manifestingme6504]

This has really helped to guideline how I am currently writing my provisional. You are a BLESSING!

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Thanks, Trina! Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@shayneberry9426]

Awesome video, very informative. Did you happen to make a part 2 and 3 for the (drawings) and (detailed description)as well I would love to check them out

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Shayne- Yes, and the whole program's now available totally unlocked on the 10 Day Free Trial at theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html Even comes with the full USPTO PPA Filing Video fully unlocked. Used to only be available as part of a $369 package. With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@homekerbsidegardening6836]

Amazing video. Can't believe it is 6 years old. wow. Only 2 questions please - (1.) where are the remaining 2 parts of the video and (2.) how do I do a provisional patent for all the European countries (if that is even possible)? Thank you

[@vkgraphics]

Excellent video, thanks. I see this is from 7 years ago, are you still active ?

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Hi, vkgraphics. Yes, I am still active. But I have a lot of patent work in front of me right now. You can still get access to this program, (and even get it fully unlocked on the 10 Day Free Trial), by signing up to come aboard SHIINE® Enterprise on either the Trial member or crew member plan. (You also get full access to iPatentDrawing™ and the Beginner's Patent Search Tutorial too). In case you want full access, the link to sign up is here: theinventorsjourney.com/plans/ With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® Enterprise Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com )

[@georgekurgansky5986]

You are absolutely brilliant!! WOW!! Thank you so much!

[@johnnvyly3599]

thanks for the video. I'm trying to build an app, and it does couple things within the app, so do i write one patent for each step or i can write them all into one patent? eg. bowflex exercise equipment. the machine does a bunch of exercise. so do i write each patent for each part or i can write it all in one. thanks again

[@abdelali4373]

Is there another explanation of the step-by-step process of patenting a patent in USPTO, knowing that I am now registered in PCT

[@maccaceres4268]

Where is the copy and paste document you referring to??

[@StupidPeasant]

Is there a minimum and maximum length of each section?

[@SuperDavidgrace]

The best of all patent video...

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Thanks! Full program (all parts, including the USPTO PPA Filing Video) now available to access 100% free. Just click START button at theinventorsjourney.com/start/ to start.

[@Scorp-zn3py]

Thank you so much for this!!! I’m starting mine this weekend!

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

No worries! Make sure to get the whole program unlocked free (for 10 days) here: theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html

[@Scorp-zn3py]

Thank you! Was not able to open.

[@fcallum]

Awesome video. This has been invaluable to me. Thank you!

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Pleasure. You can now get the whole program (including the screen-capture USPTO PPA Filing Video) on the 10 Day Free Trial (fully unlocked, free), at theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@josehouston2913]

Question: Is there any specific template/formatting required for that document? Are these questions asked within the online application or would you be uploading the word doc shown in the video as a PDF?

[@UpnorthHere]

The provisional application, like a non-provisional, has certain required "parts", but the parts are generally "free form" to suit your needs, other than the officially required "cover sheet" and other admin forms.

[@pollysi11]

Hi I have an idea that would add a bit of pizazz to a particular product That’s already on the market so how would I go about making it mine without someone steeling my idea ? Thanks

[@arrowstheorem1881]

Hi Jeff, there seems to be a lack of or no video teaching about the patenting of a Process. Specifically, I am interested in processes excluding programming. I am not sure what are all the processes that are considered as patentable Pocesses

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Hi, Cosmo! Bit more of a specialized area. I actually am currently prosecuting one of my own inventions at the USPTO for more of a 'method' type invention, and the examiner says the USPTO rules on these things have changed quite a lot recently. (Many US practitioners know about this, and about the 'Alice Corp.' case). It may be worth you looking to get a free consultation with a US patent attorney (you can usually see on their website if they specialize in that area). Many patent attorneys will do a free initial consultation. I'm afraid I cannot offer anything just at the moment. With greatest regards, The Captain

[@arrowstheorem1881]

@@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012 Glad to hear from you once more Jeff! No worries. It's not a question needing an urgent answer and I will explore further

[@chuckkostrzewa6960]

QUESTION...If I filed and received a provisional patent say in January,I finally received a interested party in the following December, could I REFILE another (renewed same)provisional patent and receive another year of protection?

[@ayamore8885]

Thank you for your guidance. Once you receive PPA & a company asks if you have a patent , what should your response be? Like if they have not given an option to say patent pending... In their on line system of entry. I hope you understand me.🙆☺Thanks in advance for a response.

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Hi, Aya. Couple of things. You do not 'receive' a PPA- you FILE a PPA. Once filed, you are 'patent pending'. You do NOT have a patent. (Even after filing a NON-provisional, you do not have a patent- that only comes once your non-provisional is examined and you hopefully go on to get it GRANTED). So the answer, if asked whether you have a patent, is NO. With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@ayamore8885]

@@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012 Thank you so much for your helpful resources & answers.

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

@@ayamore8885 Aya, one last thing- filing a provisional (to get patent pending), and then going public or trying to license your invention based just off of that is 'old technology', has been proved to be extremely unsuccessful in the start-up inventor industry, and is potentially extremely dangerous to your patenting, in almost all territories in the world, apart from the U.S., where there is no '12 month grace period'. Why would you, when you can get official patent office results, in as quick as 18 days after filing, like you can see with Giuseppe (and me giving him his results on Skype) here: theinventorsjourney.com/step4.html#giuseppe18days With The Inventor's Journey™, we use that 12 months (from the provisional filing date), to get all these things done, and only go public or try to license, in step 8 (the final step) of The Inventor's Journey™. Much less risky. With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@0shaad]

can i put prototype video link of google drive in PPA

[@maddibell1]

where is the video for the drawing?

[@axelhilding7201]

How long should it be, surely it can't be only one page?

[@cainable2241]

Is there any difference using this to the UK patent office? (UK based)

[@Turbo.M777]

Can't access the next video. I click your channel, and it says its not available in my country (United States?) I also tried to enroll on your site. Video viewing through your site says there was a copyright issue and the video was taken down, so I cancelled the trial. Seems like your stuff is messed up currently.

[@Gunner-Get-Justice]

Fantastic vlog it was so easy to follow and understand, credit to you and thank you for uploading it for our benefit. Now my dilemma, I'm a relatively new English Product Developer based in Bolton Manchester, predominantly designing "tactical products" offering military functions within The MoD/NATO/Defence markets. I'm looking without success for the correct link to file for a "PPA" in The States for civilian themed products I've designed & proven but as yet having no luck in finding the correct link to file under on the UPTSO to fulfill this criteria? Could somebody please inform or point me to the correct link where I can file my new product(s) so I'm confidently able to offer them "out to licence" to the larger American Automotive Companies without going through the normal process of running the lengthy gauntlet of MoD/NATO approval as I have an array of alternate products not needing "tactical" approval and feel I'm missing out on a huge end user market by sticking to my military based design structure? Regards in advance, Phil R

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Hi, Phil. Thank you for the comments. For any military type products, it may well be worth quickly first phoning the UK Patent Office (UK IPO) to check whether it's ok for you to file first abroad, (if that's a strategy you're considering). I've sent you an email about the fact you may be able to file first at the UK Patent Office for less. (I always file first at the UKIPO, even if I'm ultimately wanting U.S patent protection, because I can use my 'non-paid' GB patent application number to 'claim priority' back to, if I file my U.S. non-provisional patent application within 12 months of my GB application filing. After you've checked/phoned the UKIPO, feel free to get back. With regards, The Captain (www.TheInventorsJourney.com) *Note: The above is provided by way of information and experience alone. No legal (and/or personalized) advice is provided.

[@Gunner-Get-Justice]

Thanks Captain I've just replied via email and yes I am able to offer and protect abroad due to regulations granted thro The MoD/NATO Outstanding research source you've putten together and for a newbie like me its invaluable access to trade tips and tricks so thank you from everyone in my position Captain.

[@luismartinez-ci9rw]

very nice job, thanks a lot to share video, very helpful.

[@dugagjindervishaj3440]

what means Docktedet new case ready to Examiner for same inventions and how long does it take to get the answer from the Examiner?

[@dduktube]

Are CLAIMS and BEST MODE required? It's confusing. Some say it does and some say no. Your video don't show them.

[@imogenbegns]

You had an older video of instructions of how to turn in your ppa at uspto. Do you still have that video? Thanks

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Yes I did, Imogenbegins!!! Now available completely free to access. Unlock the USPTO PPA FIling Video, and the rest of this whole program, plus lots more, by clicking the '10 Day Free Trial' button on this page: theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html You can then have permanent access to the whole program, plus tonnes of other programs, and access to the elite Inventor's Journey services and steps, for only $29.95/mo. Free Trial gives you a test-run, and even then there's a 30 day money back guarantee. Hope this helps. Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Yes!!! The amazing SHIINE® ENTERPRISE USPTO PPA Filing Video. Still does the business... You can unlock it totally free on the free trial as a crew member aboard SHIINE® ENTERPRISE. Just click the 'free trial' button on this page (link below), and you get the whole iPatentPending™ program, including all the rest of the videos, the PPA template, and the USPTO Filing Video. It is 100% unlocked on the free trial, without any payment, and you get other programs, like the Beginners Patent Search, which makes patent searching fun. Click the free trial button here: theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@HEADBANGRR]

Hello What good is a PPA If while I'm selling my Patent Pending product, someone copies it and and there's nothing I can do about them since I can't sue them? Thank you

[@Lochnivar]

Excellent video, I'm writing my provisional now with your sections helping me understand what's required. I notice that in your background you refer to devices that accomplish both tasks of your patent but not one exists that does both. Would this be regarded as an improvement patent on current IP and as such mean you cannot sell without licensing from both previous incarnations (If "In Force" patents exist)? Thanks!

[@NitroVipers3]

did you ever figure that out?

[@Lochnivar]

I didn't. Thankfully, it didn't apply to my patent application in the end and I was able to take it a different route. @@NitroVipers3

[@arminag3827]

hi,I'm trying to write my own PPA and people in my country don't have a Visa card or PayPal and etc and neither I do, how can I join your 10-day trial? is there any way you can help me? thx

[@drknchin]

Love your channel! Can an LLC file for the PPA and are there any disadvantages to doing this? I plan to approach the different companies using the LLC since when I get the royalties, I want the royalties to be paid to the LLC.

[@UpnorthHere]

Yes, an LLC can sign a Power of Attorney to authorize a "patent practitioner" to file a provisional or a utility application on behalf of the LLC and the named inventors.

[@hadass.1245]

Thank you for the video. Very useful! I would like to submit my PPA in the US, can you please clarify if I can do it exactly like you did? is it that simple? and then fill in the forms electronically at the USPTO website? -- Thanks again!

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Anyone can file a provisional patent application at the USPTO. (There's no nationality requirements). If you want to see how to draft and file a PPA, you can now get a full 10 Day Free Trial of the program iPatentPending™ on the trial member plan- which you can get here: theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@hadass.1245]

Thank you for the quick reply! I would def check it out.

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Great! Used to only be available as part of a $369 package. Now unlocked free, on the free trial. Enjoy! theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html

[@arrowstheorem1881]

Dear Jethro, I am looking for just 1 example of a patent that is so well-written, no one can design around it.

[@fzxl]

Is it possible to get 12 months protection on a trademark application like inventions.

[@JustLikeYou-k6k]

MY INVENTION APPLIES TO WARTIME, ORDINANCE DEPLOYMENT AND DELIVERY FROM DRONES and aerospace So confused!

[@mohammedraqeeb4392]

This video is very informative sir👏👏👏👌

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Glad you liked, Mohammed! And remember, you can now get the whole program, fully unlocked, completely free on the 10 Day Free Trial here: theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@arrowstheorem1881]

Hi Sir, thanks for your educational tutorial. If an invention has 5 embodiments described in the sections of the patent specification before the claims section, does it mean these embodiments should be recited in the claims section else these embodiments will be not be protected by the patent? If recited in the claims section, should each embodiment be written as an Independent claim? 5 indpendent claims? Or each embodiment can also be a dependent claim of only one Independent claim?

[@GodArmy7711]

Hey did you ever find an answer to your question? Would love to find out as well. Thanks!

[@erica7268]

Is it true that design patents do not have a provisional patent application option? I’m just finding this out and I’m crushed. I’m already selling my product/design and I’m terrified of it getting stolen.

[@erica7268]

I’m starting to freak out!!!😫

[@elricleano]

In the summary of invention you highlighted "a movable back part". If i showed this to prospective licensees, wouldn't they be able to design around it by making a "movable front part"? I know that this is just an example, but did i catch a flaw in this application?

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Hi Elric. No- there's no flaw. Later in the program I explain exactly this point, (to warn inventors), and we change that term to 'movable element' (so it's not limited to being at the front). Well spotted for seeing it so early in the program, though. You can now get the whole program free for 10 days by clicking the '10 Day Free Trial' button on this page: theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html Good luck getting patent pending!! Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@joshmo4569]

Thank you! This was a massive help.

[@georgeyang2365]

Very detailed and very helpful!

[@FictagiousDaveSavage]

Hello. I have more of a concept for a range of toy "figures" where these certain figures already exist, but are a different and original brand. How could I use you your sheet to suit my concept? Yeah I'm a noob to all of this ;)

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Hi David. I cannot give personalized advice. But I can give you this info. A 'brand' concept is not an invention. In the UK, this type of thing may fall more under the category of registering a Design, or perhaps under the category of Trademark. But even that might not be appropriate. Trademarks can protect a particular brand name (and other aspects). Really very hard to say without knowing more, but this video does not seem to be relevant to your situation- this video is about protecting an invention (ie something having at least one inventive step). With regards,

[@firstime]

Hello, how to qualify a macro entity applicant if I am not a US citizen, more exactly a foreigner to apply a non provisional patent, anyone has this experience and knowledge.

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Bill, the program iPatentPending™ (freely available) includes screen-capture footage of how to download the required form for MICRO ENTITY STATUS (75% reduction in fees) from the USPTO website, and shows screen capture footage of filling the form out, (which is very simple). It also shows how to check whether you qualify for Micro Entity status. There is no requirement to be from the U.S. You can get access to the program fully unlocked, even on the 10 Day Free Trial by clicking on the 10 DAY FREE TRIAL button on this link. (It takes you to PayPal, but it is a 10 Day Free Trial): theinventorsjourney.com/plans/ With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain, SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (www.TheInventorsJourney.com)

[@arrowstheorem1881]

Dear Jethro, I have a new invention but I am not sure how to write a patent doc that prevents others from designing around it. For example, there are many ways to solve any problem. They may vary widely from one another. So how can a single patent doc cover all the infinite number of possible solutions to one problem?

[@gonzooznog8986]

Cosmo John : one is able to do it but be very broad in the claims not to specific.

[@alisina1472]

There are several great books written for lawyers that tells you how to do it. You can, for example, make several claims and in each claim describe one possible variation (embodiment) of your invention. Or as Gonzo said, make your claims in the broadest way possible. Also, read as many patent claims as possible until you make sense of it. You can also hire a patent writer or a patent lawyer. This can cost you an arm and a leg. If your invention is a money maker, you should seek professional advise. But nothing is better than becoming an expert yourself. Make sure you read books that teach lawyers how to write patents. Books written for the do it yourself people is never exhaustive enough. Anyone can write a patent, a good patent is the one that cannot be beaten in a court.

[@breather7070]

@@alisina1472 Anyone can write a provisional patent....begin licensing immediately and include them paying for boilerplate patenting as part of the deal.

[@vincentcwli1]

hi, do you have any video on filing the non provisional online assuming a provisional has been submitted one year ago. im sure it will help others. cheers

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

I have a whole program dedicated to that, called iPatentWriter™ (Full name: iHaveThePower™ to draft and file my own full patent application). Here's the trial page: patentsuntranslated.com/ipatentwriter.trial.html With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@vincentcwli1]

hi , the video only shows the provisional filing. i am looking for the non provisional filing requirement. thanks

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Hi superman. How to file a non-provisional patent application at the USPTO comes as part of either the program iPatentWriter™, or part of the LightSpeed PerfectPatent™ Package, which is step 4 of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com). Filing a Non-Provisional at the USPTO is a bit more complex because more forms need to be filed and more documents too (Abstract, Claims, etc). You can get the whole iPatentWriter™ program (with full tuition/videos on how to draft a non-provisional patent application, including detailed information on patent 'claims') here (Full 30 day money back guarantee, no questions asked, included): patentsuntranslated.com/ipatentwriter-plans.html It shows exactly how to fill out all the forms, including the Micro-Entity Status form that can get you 75% reduction in fees, and the slightly epic AIA0014 form, which can be very very confusing unless you see how to fill it out. The program saves you up to $6000 or more on using a patent attorney. With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@djamikakona1869]

Thank you peas tell me how long do i wait to have my PPA result ?

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

There's no 'result' with a PPA. A PPA is never 'search and examined' by the patent office, so there's no 'result'. (Only a NON-provisional patent application is searched and examined). You simply become 'patent pending' on all the information/disclosure that is in your PPA, the moment the online filing is completed and generates you a patent application number. So you are patent pending 'instantly'. But you never get any 'result'. With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist Note: The above is provided by way of information and experience alone. No legal (and/or personalized) advice is provided.

[@djamikakona1869]

@@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012 Thank you for your answer could you tell me can i just submit my idea for licensing to company without PPA?

[@UpnorthHere]

@@djamikakona1869 You can submit your idea without any patents or PPA or even an NDA, if you're not worried about them simply stealing it or giving it to their cousins in some other country.

[@49Macman]

Great advice! Thanks.

[@AlternativeDesign100]

does one draft the provisional application in a normal full page word doc, or must it be in the twin column style one sees with patents??

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Standard Word document is the normal. The 'twin column' you see on granted patents or published patent applications is just how the patent office publishes it. It has little or nothing to do with how the original document is sent in to the patent office. However, as this program states in the 'FORMATTING' section, the patent office only allow PDF's (not Word documents), so the Word document, once completed, must be saved/exported to PDF, before filing. This is all shown in the 'FORMATTING' section of iPatentPending™ (this program), and you can now get free access to the whole program on the 10 day free trial!! You can get access now by pressing the '10 Day Free Trial' button on this webpage: (You also get the Beginner's Patent Search Tutorial free of charge with it): theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@AlternativeDesign100]

Thanks. Yes I always pdf my docs anyway before sending them anywhere, however if the twin columns would have been necessary I would have to have done that in word and then converted that into a pdf, but that's moot now as the normal word type layout is what one submits as I understand it (converted to a pdf). Many thanks.

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Exactly. However, the 'formatting' section of the program shown in this video also shows how to do simple things like add page numbering, line numbering, etc, which can also be helpful. Many practitioners like (especially in non-provisionals) to do this, or to add paragraph numbers at the beginning of each paragraph (this can be done in an automated way in Microsoft Word). The reason for this is it can make it easier if amendments are needed or done during the non-provisional prosecution/examination phase, because it makes it easier to point out where the amendments are being made in the Specification/Description. Not so relevant to provisional patent applications, but always nice to be professional. If you want to see the formatting section of the program, you can see it free at theinventorsjourney.com/ipatentpending.html With regards, Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@AlternativeDesign100]

OK thx. Yes, I'm a fairly seasoned word user and always add page numbers etc. (in fact I favour(stylewise) the centre placed number at the bottom with the faded line over it, looks very profession imo). Also a seasoned photoshop user. In fact, that prompts me to another question. Normally one submits drawings with the little squiggly lines and numbers, but I can do a better job in photoshop. Are coloured photoshop pictures with the numbered explanations also acceptable? Just curious as all my design "drawings" so far on the concept are photoshopped, i.e. I have taken devices and "added" (by way of "photomontage if you like) my invention to exiting things to illustrate how it works (e.g. imagine I had invented hypothetically the car towing hook, then I would take a jpg or whatever of a car and "draw" in photoshop the hook on the back (just as a really crude example). Many thanks again.

[@guythomas4331]

Would I need to have my drawings reading before applying as I'm still at the stage of getting a finished design

[@guythomas4331]

Ready 😊

[@UpnorthHere]

You cannot "amend" a provisional application. You could file another provisional application at any time to supplement prior filings.

[@SuperDavidgrace]

How can I follow you? You tube won’t allow me to subscribe your channel. Thank you

[@montu492]

Very nice. Thanks for the video. Can I file provisional application for my mobile app ?

[@UpnorthHere]

If your mobile app contains a new, useful and non-obvious invention then you could theoretically qualify for a patent on that structure or process.

[@sammeyers8724]

Hey there, so I'm English and live in England. Should I apply to the USPTO or do I have to apply to the .GOV uk site? :S thanks!

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Hi Sam. I cannot give personal advice, but here's some information I think you'll find useful: If you're English and based in England (like me), you should first be aware that you have a big advantage, because the UKIPO (United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office)- often now just called the 'IPO' (which is our UK equivalent of the USPTO) is one of the quickest and highest quality patent offices in the world. The staff there are also incredibly helpful and high quality. Here's the answer to your question- if you start by filing a patent application at the UK IPO, you can actually get patent pending FREE and therefore AVOID having to even pay the USPTO $65 provisional application charge. So I ALWAYS start by filing at the UKIPO (our home patent office)- there's little or no reason why a UK inventor would ever start at the USPTO. On top of this (and another reason why I always start at the UKIPO) is that, if you're from the UK (like us), and you start by filing a provisional application at the USPTO, and then (within 12 months) you file your full NON-provisional application at the UKIPO, you have to file various forms at the USPTO in order to make your US provisional patent application 'available' to the UKIPO, if you want to 'claim priority' to your US provisional in your UK full NON-provisional. This takes a bit of time, and is quite annoying. (The USPTO can be much more procedurally annoying than the UKIPO). But if you start at the UKIPO, you don't have to do any of this, and even when you file your full NON-provisionals at the USPTO (and other patent offices), you get a simple code (called a PDAS or PDX code) after your UK filing that allows all the other patent offices to get access to your UK patent application if you want/need to 'claim priority' back to it. To sum up, it's less work, and costs less money, to start by filing at the UKIPO. (They also have an even easier and quicker online filing system than the USPTO- it takes about 3 minutes to file once you know what you're doing). The good news is, I have a full filing video for how to file at the UKIPO (UK Patent Office) online, and get patent pending free, just like I have the full USPTO filing video for inventors to file their provisional at the USPTO. Once you have the video, it gives you the power to file for any invention you ever have, and get patent pending free on any invention you have, for the rest of your life, by filing at the UKIPO. It also comes as part of the iPatentPending™ (iHaveThePower™ to get Patent Pending) program, that this video (above) is from. NOTE: The UKIPO Filing Video is only available to UK inventors, and requires a Skype call so I can verify you're British and are based in the UK, because the UKIPO does not allow inventors from all territories/addresses to file in the way the USPTO does. Also, Sam, whilst you say 'apply to the .GOV uk site', what you actually mean is apply at the UK IPO (UK Intellectual Property Office). The GOV.uk site is just the 'gateway' website into the IPO's filing system and various other parts of their website/information. The GOV.uk website was just brought in a few years ago, to act as a broad gateway website for all/lots of UK governmental organisations, including the IPO. You'll get to learn a lot of this stuff very quickly, and be taken through how to do it, if you stay with SHIINE®. I've had around 25 patents granted, or with claimsets allowed, in the UK and US, and started right where you are. If you want access to iPatentPending™ and the UKIPO Filing Video, just email [e-mail] and put in the Title for the email 'Access to iPatentPending'. I'm about to bring in a very low cost monthly scheme, and getting patent pending free at the UKIPO is the thing that really got me started in patenting. (Just be aware, though, that getting a world-class patent search is the way to start, even before a provisional patent application, because it will give you the guidance for what you CAN, and CANNOT patent- this makes drafting your provisional patent application much easier (and quicker), because you can then just focus your provisional on what you CAN patent, rather than spending ages talking about concepts in your provisional that a world-class patent search would have shown you are not even new/patentable anyway! Hence why the first step of The Inventor's Journey™ is the PerfectPatent™ Search, as shown on the The Inventor's Journey™ Map: TheInventorsJourney.com). All the best! Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@sammeyers8724]

Hey Jethro, Thanks a lot for the advice, I was actually right at the end of my application and put it in the other day, I just needed a bit of advice for the right direction to go! :) Currently patent pending! :D Thanks for the help! Sam

[@madnessintomagic]

This is excellent. The one thing stopping me is legalese. Does the language of a patent really have to sound like gibberish? I read an entire patent, for a learning game I own, for a field I understand, and yet none of the language in the extremely detailed (and repetetive) patent gave me even a remote understanding of what they were describing. The upstream embodiment of this substrate of the member in the blah blah”. Why not just use plain language? They used no words that actually described what I had sitting right in front of me. Did they do that in order to focus on the *function* of the substrates and embodiments 🙄 without describing them?

[@7425park]

Oooh he is highly skilled!

[@JVS_T]

what software did you used to make the 3d image of your spoon?

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Hi Josh. Sorry to take so long to get back. The Spoon was rendered by my amazing graphics specialist, Juan Perfection, using the free 3D software program Blender. He did it in just a few minutes!! We use the same invention throughout the whole program and it's very useful in helping to understand patenting. Please feel free to get the program totally free on the free trial!: theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@harftimer4789]

next you need time reversal spoon - for when you regret dumping the liquid .. for those moments when the food in your spoon becomes too dry. jokes aside this video is so helpful and haven't even finished watching. thumb up

[@Amirisphere]

What if the idea has no problems for it to solve?

[@toblerusseta]

Apologies if you mentioned this in the video already : Can non-Americans file ppa in USA? Is it a smart move?

[@chuyitomendez1726]

Toblerusse yes, you can.

[@evankolpack]

It is my understanding that you would not want to specify "kitchen device/utensil/spoon" as this would leave you open to someone else patenting one for some other use outside the kitchen, perhaps for retail or remote catering/serving, portioning, laboratories or some special industrial use. Of course this is not intended to be a real product, but as such, if it's being used as an example, it is my understanding that one should avoid narrowing down the potential applicability as much as possible. There's no reason to call it a "kitchen device", just call it a spoon or a scooping/spooning device. Aloha!

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Firstly, it’s good that you’re thinking in this way, about not wanting to ‘over-limit’ the claims (and therefore the patent protection). But in this particular situation…… No. In this particular situation, I would be very happy with the preamble being ‘kitchen utensil device’. And if I was to file it as a patent application tomorrow, that is what I would define it as in the claims. (The preamble is that first bit of the claim, where you say what type of a thing it is that you’re claiming). Firstly, I do not think you would fail to get protection against caterers that move around from location to location, just because they’re not ‘in a kitchen’. It would clearly be a kitchen utensil device, whether it’s being used in a kitchen, or whether someone removes it from the kitchen, (it doesn’t magically ‘stop’ being a kitchen utensil device the moment it leaves that particular room), and I think any argument against that would be extremely spurious. In terms of your concern that it wouldn’t get protection for things like laboratory or industrial use, to be deadly honest, I wouldn’t be interested in that. That’s not really what the invention is, or is for. If you can think of any killer applications in a laboratory or for some industrial use, please feel free to shout them out. But it seems a bit far-fetched. Also, an argument for NOT broadening the preamble this much (ie broadening to just claiming a ‘utensil’ or ‘device’ instead of a ‘kitchen utensil device’) is that, in the UK (my home patent office) and some other patenting territories, the preamble can actually be a limiting factor in terms of the search the examiner conducts. So by broadening the preamble to ‘utensil’ or ‘device’, it could heavily broaden the search the examiner does, and therefore make it more likely prior art could/would come up in the examiner’s search. Given that I’m only interested in claiming a kitchen utensil device, and not interested in ‘industrial uses’ and the like, this would not be advantageous. As stated, it could lead to greater likelihood of prior art coming up in the search, and also could prolong the examination process. (At the USPTO, as opposed to UK patenting, the preamble tends NOT to be used as a limiting factor in the search by USPTO examiners, so they may well search very broadly, and could bring up ‘non-kitchen-type’ products, inventions, disclosures etc as prior art. Even in that situation, in this particular case, I would still probably stick to the preamble of ‘kitchen utensil device’ as I really think that’s the heart of what the invention is, and I’m not really interested in claiming more than that in this case). Finally, it’s interesting you bring this point up, (ie not over-limiting in the preamble), because I actually mention that exact point, in this program, later on. I mention that I’ve intentionally NOT claimed the invention just as a ‘spoon’, but instead have gone for the broader term ‘kitchen utensil device’, just in case the invention concept could be used for something like a ladle, (which someone could try to argue is not a type of ‘spoon’). (Other way to deal with that would be to mention in the patent application Specification that a ladle is deemed to be a type of ‘spoon’, and to then just use ‘spoon’ as the preamble). But all in all, no, I’m very happy with the preamble ‘kitchen utensil device’. If you want to see the part of this program (iPatentPending™), where I mention about this (ie making sure your preamble is not over-limited, you can actually watch it free on the 10 day free trial when you click the Free Trial button here: theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html . (You can cancel any time within the first ten days and you won’t pay a thing, and still get to keep the templates). So, in Summary. Good point, and good to be thinking in this way. But no, I would not change ‘kitchen utensil device’ in this case. I think it’s bang on the mark. With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist *None of this constitutes (legal and/or personalised) advice. Only information is provided. I am a former scholar in Ancient Greek Language, educated at Eton College, who is now a renowned patent specialist in this industry, with dozens of patents granted that I have self-drafted, filed, and prosecuted to patent myself, mostly in the UK and with some in the US. If you have any concerns, please feel free to consult a patent attorney.

[@sjane7229]

I had the same question. Why not Spoon, or Scoop. First thing that came to mind is cat litter-the pet industry is huge. From the response it seems to be partly a personal choice as to how to limit/define the product.

[@stevenanderson3386]

Hello I have an idea to improve recycling process and can be implemented nationwide if not world wide. It’s a process that would implement existing technology to improve recycling process. Is it logical to try to patent something like this and can it even be patented?

[@UpnorthHere]

Yes, there are classifications of utility patents that would include the new, useful and non-obvious processes for improving a recycling process. Your goal would be to figure out all existing implementations ever disclosed in any publication or used in public and how yours is somehow different in ways that are patentable.

[@juantorres2353]

make sure you do not have any spaces on your document description if not they will not upload example formsb16 is good not form sb16 no spaces folks

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Great point! The USPTO efs-web filing system won't allow filenames that have spaces (and some other punctuation too). However, this is all explained in the USPTO PPA Filing Video, which comes free with iPatentPending™- and again can be unlocked totally free on the free trial via the link in the video description, above. We also have a video that explains how to overcome annoying 'validation' issues when the USPTO system won't upload your files. With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@agentlier6974]

The problem with spoon is it can not be cleaned between underneath the moving parts.

[@JacobPatrick1]

... so what is the solution? If there's a problem, there's a solution. Be solutions-oriented rather than just a problem finder.

[@agentlier6974]

@@JacobPatrick1 finding problem is the first step to solution. You can never find a solution if you don't see a problem. Right now there is no solution to this problem so it's better to discard this invention rather than using it with all the germs accumulated underneath.

[@JacobPatrick1]

@@agentlier6974, I agree Identifying an area for improvement is the first step. I wouldn't say there is no solution. Despite him saying this isn't a real invention I already can see multiple ways it can be cleaned or disinfected. 1) Vapor or steam cleaning 2) Submerged in a cleaning solution (added movement will help) 3) Strong jets of soapy water shot in between the grooves 4) A brush with bristles/sponge that can fit in between. 5) Add a hinge to give space between the two objects 6) Make the pieces detachable from each other. These are just off the top of my head. I'm sure there are many more and better solutions as well.

[@digitalrtr]

Good work.

[@Cindy-ls3dj]

The USPTO likes patent applications to follow a distinct layout for specifications. Everything should be in a certain order. You don't even come close to following those guidelines. Your bait should be better if you want the fish to bite.

[@mirrorspeak]

What if my invention doesn’t solve a problem? It’s something that provides opportunity but doesn’t solve a problem. Is it not patentable?

[@arrowstheorem1881]

Is a patent agent allowed to be a inventor ? Is every patent agent in say uspto allowed to use their database and search for prior art for their own inventions?

[@civic1839]

your talking provisional patents and US related. You sound very english to me. Does this work in UK also?

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Yes, in fact, in the UK, we're able to file the equivalent of a 'provisional patent application', completely free. I have a video (only available to UK inventors who become crew members), showing me filing one. Just like a provisional patent application, it can be used, to claim priority back to, for a patent application filed at almost any patent office (eg US, UK, etc) within 12 months. With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@falabsi]

Hello Jethro, was looking for your contacts to connect with you but couldn't find anything like an email or office number, can you please let me know how to reach you?

[@theonlywayproductions9978]

The link above is broke. Also, where are the section 2 and 3 videos?

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Hi The Only Way. The link is now fixed under the video. The second and third videos come as part of the whole iPatentPending™ (full name: iHaveThePower™ to get patent pending) program, which also comes with iPatentDrawing™ (full name: iHaveThePower™ to create my own provisional and non-provisional patent application drawings) and the Beginners Patent Search™ Pro tutorial. You can get that on the link or here: patentsuntranslated.com/ipatentpending.trial.html, and it comes with a full no questions asked 30 day money back guarantee. Already been used by many inventors to get patent pending, with no previous patent-writing experience. With regards,

[@theonlywayproductions9978]

Thanks for the heads up. Also, can I just file my provisional patent on just a plain A4 paper or do I need to have thee special form to fill out.?

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

The following is not legal advice and is only provided by way of information. No legal advice is provided: Most people file as a PDF, using the USPTO website's online filing system. I don't know why any inventor would want to file by paper these days. The program (IPatentPending™) shows everything. I show an example of me filling out the forms, including even the Micro-Entity status form (to get the 75% reduction in fees). The program also includes the USPTO Filing Video, which shows me downloading all the forms from the USPTO website, plus me filling them out, and also shows me filing the whole application, in minutes, via the USPTO online filing system. You can see the first half of the video by clicking the tab on the right that says USPTO Filing Video on this link again, below: (You can then also then get access to the program, within minutes, by clicking the yellow 'SEE PLANS' button, and choosing your plan): patentsuntranslated.com/ipatentpending.trial.html I've laid the whole thing out on a carpet for you. On that USPTO Filing Video tab, you'll even see listed the two forms that tend to be needed for filing a provisional patent application, and to get the reduction in fees. Good luck with your invention!!!

[@theonlywayproductions9978]

Hi...again.. :) Your invention has some use and would sell, although It's not thee sale of the century product, and I guess that was your purpose for your tutorial.. My question, what if you had two devices, - one which works on the button, slider mechanism and another premium version which works using a digital control pad which when prssed can control the speed and movement of the slider device on the spoon..Having these two different design for the same product, would you file this invention under and in one PPA, or would you have to file two? could you just add one PPA and if so, which part of the form should it you detail the differences?

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Hi The Only Way! The link seems to work, and as for sections 2 and 3- you can now get the WHOLE PROGAM, and even the USPTO PPA Filing Video, totally free by clicking the free trial button here: theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html Good luck getting patent pending with your invention! Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@AuntieL_ATL]

How can I get this spoon?

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

You can't. It's something I invented and just use as a basic invention example in many of my patenting programs! With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@rosewright317]

I think you should start selling the spoon man! and have the link to your shop here :D simple ideas are the best ones!

[@leostack8495]

i can make you one or more leostack.com

[@kokeskokeskokes]

Ask in military. They have been using these for fishing out stray bullets from soup for ages.

[@mercules8048]

Get a fork

[@marcushennings9513]

Mine is 100% granted by the U.S. gov. so if ya wanna provide info lets fast forward to marketing and/or licensing.

[@RolndoGalidoGuerzo]

Hi, I live in Hong Kong and I want to apply for a Provisional Patent in the USA. But I have a question. If I applied for a PPA in the USA do I still need to apply for PPAs in other countries like Australia, Europe, China, etc? And does one Provisional application in the USA enough to buy me time and protect my invention worldwide and give me the "right to claim priority" until I apply for a non-provisional patent within a year? Thanks!

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Roland, whilst I can't give personalized legal advice, I can give the information that, due to an agreement called the Paris Convention, when a patent application is filed at any one territory, as long as a second patent application is filed in another territory (or territories) within 12 months of the first patent application, priority can be claimed. I often file a first patent application in the UK, and I can use that to claim priority to when I then file a non-provisional patent application at the USPTO, or any other patent office. More about the Paris Convention (and participating patent offices) here on Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Convention_for_the_Protection_of_Industrial_Property With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@5BroCorp]

SHIINE® The Inventor's Journey™ why would you file the non provisional via USPTO rather than applying in uk ...?

[@AlternativeDesign100]

"the next video deals with the drawings", but i can't find it anywhere. Does anyone know the url or link to that video?

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Now available completely free (including that Drawings video, and the whole USPTO PPA Filing Video) via the 10 Day Free Trial on this link (just click the '10 Day Free Trial' button to get access): theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html You get tonnes of bonuses too. With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@AlternativeDesign100]

10 days free then 29.95 a month. So I am subscribing at 29.95 is that right?

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Hi Alternative. You pay nothing for 10 days and can cancel at any time. So you do not necessarily have to pay anything. You get a huge amount as part of the package (including this whole program, which has great reviews- see here: theinventorsjourney.com/ipatentpending.html). You also unlock the elite steps and services of The Inventor's Journey™ system, including the LightSpeed PerfectPatent™ service (official patent office results in as quick as 18 days) and the PerfectPatent™ Search, which replicates an official patent office search. With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@AlternativeDesign100]

OK, I'll have a look, many thanks.

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Not a problem, and once you get into the programs, please comment here to tell other inventors if you enjoy it. With regards. I'm sure you'll be patent pending soon! Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@rodriguesjohnbaptist]

can I go ahead with provisional patent without market research?

[@rabiesbabies2614]

If you want to waste your filing fee. if someone invents a wheel and files first then you file last. Although you came up with the wheel on your own you won't be able to get the utility patent on it and if you jump into manufacturing and someone has a provisional or a utility already you might end up owing that company for patent infringement.

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Hi John. Whilst I can't comment or give advice on this, I can provide you with this information: With The Inventor's Journey™ system, although inventors can get patent pending whenever they want with the patent programs (like the one this video is from), our services start with an elite world-class patent search service, before a patent application gets filed. If you want to see why, please read the first few paragraphs on this webpage: theinventorsjourney.com/step1.html With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@monchzeberga2789]

where is the second video

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

The whole program (including the next video) can be unlocked free on the 'free trial' here: theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@ericcvt]

Wonderful. To the point and informative. Thanks!!!

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Pleasure! Full program now available free for 10 days (and only $29.95/mo after that) at theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@plkhhghj]

Do you sign using your business name?

[@UpnorthHere]

The applicant can be a business or a person.

[@boonvang708]

This is for USA?

[@UpnorthHere]

Yes, provisional patent applications are accepted in the USA under US laws.

[@agassizbeekeeper]

Wouldn't you first have to do a patent search to make sure you're not infringing on someone else's patent before you undertake drafting a provisional patent?

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

No. But having a high quality worldwide patent search done before drafting your provisional patent application is very wise. That's why it's step 1 of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com/step1.html). The reason for this is that, if you DON'T get a patent search done first, you may spend a lot of time (and energy) in your provisional patent application, disclosing things about your invention that it turns out were not even patentable. But if you get the world-class patent search done FIRST, the patent search (if done properly) often makes it clear what you CAN, and CANNOT, patent. You can then focus all your energy in your provisional patent application just on the stuff you CAN patent. So it can make it much easier and quicker to do. That's why the patent search is Step 1 of The Inventor's Journey™, and getting patent pending with a provisional patent application is Step 2, right after! With greatest regards, and good luck with your invention. Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@maoz115]

Great and helpful video

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Thank you for the comment! And remember, you can now unlock the whole program free, by clicking the Free Trial button/option at theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ ( www.TheInventorsJourney.com ) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

[@socialuplifted8405]

Hi Jethro, thanks so much for the great video. Do you recommend filing a PPA for my invention even if it doesn't seem patentable? I spoke with a patent attorney and he said my invention may not be patentable because it's a combination of what's out there in terms of the utility. I presented the high level ideas of my invention to a few potential licensees and they requested further information wiling to sign a NDA. I'm wondering if I should file a PPA anyways to create perceived ownership of my ideas before moving forward...

[@jhonnedaorpalmer988]

There is no video on the next step , the drawings

[@cl5619]

The drainage spoon has made it to where I can’t stop laughing

[@arrowstheorem1881]

My views on patenting changed after watching more videos on this channel. Very enlightening. Is it possible to hire patent agents to just write a provisional application for me? Is it still very costly? Can Shine help me write one? Thanks guru!

[@shiinetheinventorsjourney8012]

Hi Cosmo. I have something very exciting lined up for helping all inventors get patent pending on any invention you want, at any time, in the future. In the meantime, yes, SHIINE® can help you write it yourself- I have a package of three programs you get (called the Patent Pending Package), and one of them (called iPatentPending™) is all about showing you how to draft and file your provisional patent application, as easily and quickly as possible. Here is some reviews from just a few of the inventors who successfully got patent pending (in one case, within 24 hours) of getting the programs: ''I've just uploaded my provisional application document and drawings to the UKIPO after following the SHIINE video. I only have praise for the Jethro and the SHIINE team for their easy to understand videos that are clear and simple to follow, yet concise in the parameters and formats to complete. From not knowing anything about patents, but had an idea I wanted to pursue, I now have my Patent application number and am ready for the next exciting steps in the development of my idea. Many thanks to all at SHIINE and especially Jethro for all of your help and support.'' Cheers, Andy Twitchell, UK ------------ ‘’Dear Jethro, I had cobbled up a rough application before I contacted you. After watching your series of videos and corresponding with you, my understanding about the whole patent process has just sky-rocketted! I am "Patent Pending" now and cant thankyou enough. May many more SHIINE videos come our way and your goal of making the "common man" better informed about the patent process will come true! Thankyou again’’ Kirti Moholkar, UK (Kirti successfully ‘claimed priority’ to the application he filed when it came to his full ‘non-provisional’ patent application) ------------- ‘’I just got my provisional application lodged online at the USPTO. I really appreciate your service. Thank you! You have a top product and I will contribute some ideas to helping you fine tune if you like.’’ Wilfred Amai (Aus) -------- ''I just tried it [iPatentPending]… this is perfect. I must say you make this easy. Thank you thank you thank you'' Jarrod, Bahamas -------- ''The USPTO Filing Video was perfect.'' John Schweiter, USA -------- ''I already filed the provisional. Your videos were real helpful. You saved me around $1300, man! Brilliant’’ Miller, USA --------- If you want to get the programs, you can get them all for as little as only $69 today (the first of 6 monthly payments), or save money by getting them for one amount of $369. Whichever payment plan you go for, there's a no questions asked 30 day money back guarantee, so it's impossible to make any mistake. At the moment, you also get a bonus program, called the Beginners Patent Search PRO. Here are the links if you want to move ahead: Patent Pending Package- available for as little as $69 first payment here (includes USPTO Filing Video, and UKIPO Filing Video for UK Inventors only)- Full 30 day money back guarantee- Start Here: patentsuntranslated.com/patentpatentpackage-plans.html Free Trial Page of iPatentPending™, which many inventors have successfully used to draft and file their own provisional patent application (in as quick as a day), and get patent pending patentsuntranslated.com/ipatentpending.trial.html With regards, and good luck with your invention. Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor’s Journey™ (www.TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist.

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SHIINE® The Inventor's Journey™ Thanks. Am i right that the provisional application constrains the scope of the claims in some ways such that, a unprofessionally written provisional is as worthless as a full patent written unprofessionally since weaknesses in the drafting allows others to Design Around the patent?

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So funny you ask this. I'm just creating a program right now, called iPerfectPending™, which is about exactly what you're talking about- and showing everything about how a provisional patent application works, and the 'rules' for whether it will get you the early filing date for your future granted patent... This type of question cannot be answered in just one soundbite in a way that would give you complete understanding here, which is why iPerfectPending™ has over 20 videos as part of the program!! I cannot give legal advice or comment on your situation personally, but here's how it tends to work: For any given 'claim' in your future GRANTED patent, if your provisional patent application clearly discloses and shows that EXACT invention, as defined in that CLAIM that you have had GRANTED, then you get the EARLY FILING DATE of your PROVISIONAL patent application for that claim, rather than just the filing date of your NON-provisional patent application. As you can see, for new inventors, this could be really confusing, so I've created a program that deals completely with this (iPerfectPending™), and will turn you into a semi-pro on this, in a very short amount of time. I hope to have this program finished within 8 weeks. It's a very important program for all start-up inventors. Very important question you're asking, and a very good sign for your learning that you're starting to ask this type of question. With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (www.TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist

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SHIINE® The Inventor's Journey™ Very encouraging of you. Thanks so much! I am not in your country. How can it be arranged to get your help to draft a provisional?

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Hi Cosmo. Hope you very well. This whole program (including the USPTO PPA Filing Video), and a huge amount of other resources, are now available free on the 10 Day Free Trial here: theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html Hope this helps with you getting patent pending.

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I have questions. who would I contact after creating my own application?

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Hi TZK. The program is detailed, and very few inventors have questions after creating their application. However, there are free resources an inventor can use, such as the Inventor's Assistance Centre at the USPTO. Most just create their application, and file it, using the USPTO Filing Video which comes with the program. If you're unsure, why not try the full 10 Day Free Trial. You unlock the whole program (including the USPTO Filing Video) free. You can unlock it free here: theinventorsjourney.com/crewmember.html With regards, Jethro L Bennett Captain of SHIINE® ENTERPRISE Creator of The Inventor's Journey™ (TheInventorsJourney.com) Inventor, Professional Product Designer, Elite Patent Specialist