How to Write Your Own Provisional Patent Application

(45) It is possible to prepare and file your own provisional patent application. In this video, I’m going to show you how to do that step by step.
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This Channel provides ideas and education for Entrepreneurs and other Creative Visionaries. Topics in these videos include intellectual property, patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and general business practices.
John Ferrell is a founder and patent attorney at the Silicon Valley law firm of Carr & Ferrell. The author of two books and a growing KZbin channel on Intellectual Property, John’s passion for creating and protecting intellectual property is reflected in his representation of many of the world’s most important companies and inventors - some 5,000 so far. Founded in 1992, Carr & Ferrell has filed more than 10,000 patent applications covering nearly every imaginable technology.
Representative clients have included: 3Com, A10 Networks, Analogix, Apple Computer, Ariat, ASG Technologies, Atmel, Autodesk, Bank of America, Broadcom, Cadence, Canon, Caterpillar, Charles Schwab, Cirrus Logic, Cisco Systems, CSX, Dreamworks, Elasticsearch, Epson, Facebook, FireEye, Fonality, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, Hitachi, Icon Aircraft, IDEO, Intuit, Intuitive Surgical, KLA-Tencor, Knowles, Kodak, Lam Research, Lockheed, LSI Logic, Lucent, Marvell Technology, Mitsumi, Netgear, Olivetti, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Polycom, Philips, Plantronics, Princess Cruise Lines, Proofpoint, Rambus, Raytheon, Ricoh, Rohm Semiconductor, Ruckus Wireless, SDL, Seagate, Sega, Seiko Systems, Silver Peak, Sonos, Sony, Sun Microsystems, Sutter Health, Swagelok, Synnex, Synthetic Genomics, Technogym, The Ferrero Group, Trend Micro, Urban Outfitters, VIA Technologies, vArmour, Veritas, VMware, Wells Fargo, Western Digital, and Xilinx.
Distinguished by his demonstrated technical and legal expertise, John has been noted in the Silicon Valley Business Journal list of Who's Who in Silicon Valley and Northern California's Super Lawyers. He was also listed by the Los Angeles Daily Journal as one of California's top Rainmakers, by San Jose Magazine as one of Silicon Valley's top Legal Eagles, and by San Francisco Magazine as one of Northern California's top lawyers. Additionally, under his leadership, the firm has been recognized by Corporate Counsel Magazine as a Go to Law Firm for Intellectual Property. John has received an AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® (a representation of the highest level of professional excellence). Over the past three decades, John has presented on and spoken about patent and intellectual property issues, both legal and technology business forums around the globe.
In addition to practicing law, John is an active technology investor and member of The Band of Angels, Silicon Valley's oldest seed fund organization.
Please note that this Channel provides general legal and business information for education purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice or create an Attorney-Client relationship. John Ferrell is admitted to practice law in California, before the USPTO (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office), before various U.S. Federal District and Appeals Courts and before the Supreme Court of the United States.
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This is the video I was looking for. Thank you John!

[@johnferrellesq.]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your project. I hope you crush it! -john

[@albertabramson3157]

Yes, absolutely. A video on how to file for a provisional patent online would be great.

[@johnferrellesq.]

Done! Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJnIZ5mIabt7p6M Warmest wishes, -john

[@jester6825]

Outstanding presentation. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you for watching my videos and for the kind words. It’s so great to have you as part of our entrepreneur community. What kind of products do you work on? Please let me know if there are any other videos you would like to see me make. Warmest wishes. -john

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Hands down the best Patent(and more?) channel on KZbin!

[@johnferrellesq.]

Wow, thanks! Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 -john

[@jonsager1634]

Mr. Ferrell, Outstanding presentation on writing a provisional patent- I have submitted several in the past and am writing another. I wanted to refresh my knowledge for this next submission, and fortunately came upon your presentation. Well done; clear, articulate, and it has simplified the process for me. I especially liked your emphasis on submitting plenty of figures, drawings, and photos. Keep up the good work-I'll be following all of your future presentations. Jon in Sonora, Ca.

[@johnferrellesq.]

Jon, Thank you for the kind comment. I am so happy that you are finding these videos useful. I am curious what other types of videos you watch. Are there other entrepreneur topics I could address that you would be interested in watching? Warmest regards, --john

[@Donnathompson-zv4nu]

Great videos John, I am so glad I found you. You are a wonderful teacher whose step by step examples are easy to follow and gives me the confidence that I can do this. Thanks again for sharing your expertise and experience with all of us, it is a special kind of person who is this generous with his time. Thanks again.

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you for the kind comment. I am so happy that you are finding these videos useful. I am curious what other types of videos you watch. Are there other entrepreneur topics I could address that you would be interested in watching? -john

[@JoeL-yy9yy]

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[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you @Joe L! Enjoy the eBook! 😊. -john

[@curtisfarrington2892]

Thank you for all the great information about the PPA.

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you for your comment. I am so grateful to have you on my channel. Please subscribe if you haven't done so already. Warmest wishes. 😊 -john

[@chadgriffith5819]

John is such a nice guy and very helpful. He is the real deal. Thanks again for your advise on moving forward.

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you for the kind words. Warmest wishes, -john

[@patriot7633]

Very Simple, Loud N make a it simple to write a PPA. Excellent Thanks 🎉

[@johnferrellesq.]

@Patriot, thank you! have you file your PPA yet? How difficult did you find the process? Thanks again for commenting. -john

[@luluzyz]

Sir you are helping so many people here, just want you to know that, grateful for your help

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you for the kind comment. I am so happy that you are finding these videos useful. I am curious what other types of videos you watch. Are there other entrepreneur topics I could address that you would be interested in watching? -john

[@luluzyz]

@@johnferrellesq. I also watch videos from two other channels, @patensdemystified and @inventRightTV

[@Eymen3934]

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[@johnferrellesq.]

I'm glad you like it

[@albertoyac844]

Thank you for making this great video.

[@johnferrellesq.]

Glad you enjoyed it! -john

[@yhgyg]

I hope this day will be a great day.

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you! -j

[@stephaniealvessantos9332]

you're the best! thank you!!!!

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 -john

[@lorestry]

Thank you John

[@johnferrellesq.]

My pleasure! 😊 Warmest wishes, -john

[@Vicooptem]

Great video! Glad I found your channel. 7:03

[@johnferrellesq.]

So glad you found my channel as well! I am delighted to have you as part of our community. Warmest wishes, --john

[@lambertsoo4819]

Good information ,. Thank you

[@johnferrellesq.]

@lambertsoo4819 Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 -john

[@narjest.mukbang]

Great video

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thanks!

[@raviagg1300]

Great explanation

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you, @raviagg1300! If you enjoyed this video, watch this playlist on everything you need to know about Patents - kzbin.info/aero/PLNTvX3BS7G-iGn3QXO7YId5cU-lOhq4Fp

[@Ali-kw5fc]

Great job

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you! -j

[@petehoney1]

Brilliant John .. videos like this take a lot of time to make but will have lasting impacts for many like myself .. P (Invention Water for Billions )

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you, Pete. I am very appreciative of your comments. -john

[@elcarlissimo]

Hi! Came across your channel and was greatly impressed. Thank you for taking the time to script, record, edit and post these great videos! -Charles

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you for watching my videos and for the kind words. It’s so great to have you as part of our entrepreneur community. What kind of products do you work on? Please let me know if there are any other videos you would like to see me make. Warmest wishes. -john

[@andreareid9704]

Thanks!

[@johnferrellesq.]

You're welcome, @andreareid9704

[@manuelbeltran4384]

Thanks

[@MXofTHREE]

So much value in one video thank you for the info, do you mind if I share your video on my Linkedin?

[@johnferrellesq.]

@ulises, Thank you for watching my video and for commenting. I am so grateful to have you in my community and would love to have you share the video on LinkedIn. Warm wishes. -john

[@luisleon2909]

Thank for the video.can you make a video about how to fill a form of provisional patent application?it will be helpful.

[@johnferrellesq.]

I'm glad you liked it, @luisleon2909! That's a good idea, thanks! Have a look at my playlist on Provisional Patents, you will find some useful information kzbin.info/aero/PLNTvX3BS7G-itbAZavWoeGAPeZTG7WZxE. Enjoy!

[@amandajones1962]

Yes please make a video on how to use the portable site

[@johnferrellesq.]

Amanda, I thought you would never ask! Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJnIZ5mIabt7p6M Good luck with your product!! -john

[@donnabeattiedreamerbydesign]

Thank you

[@johnferrellesq.]

You're welcome. -john

[@alialabdullah964]

Awesome

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you! -j

[@bobwatson1895]

Most Patent Attorney's wouldn't dare make a video like this. Amazing! I am going the Pro Se route and would like to have an attorney look over my claims. What range do you think that will cost me for an hour or two? Curious is your firm does this.

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you for watching my videos and for the kind words. It’s so great to have you as part of our entrepreneur community. Yes, we can review your application. Message me at [e-mail] and I'll have someone reach out. Warmest wishes. -john

[@alisainwonderland3157]

Such a great video John. One question, once we filed the PPA, when we trying to convert the PPA to a non provisional patent, can we change some parts of the drawings and some parts of the claim? Will that affect approval of the non provisional patent? Many thanks.

[@johnferrellesq.]

@alisainwonderland3157 Yes, it is very common to improve the description and the figures. This is really necessary in most cases since the PPA is often filed as an informal document. Also, it is common to include improvements to the invention that were developed after the PPA was filed. Note that the PPA filing date only applies to the inventions that were taught in the PPA while any improvements get the nonprovisional filing date. Thank you so much for watching my video and for leaving your comments. I am very grateful to have you here. 😊 -john

[@rebeccomancio4805]

I am very interested with your video john... Thanks any way

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you for the kind words. I make the videos to help the entrepreneur community and am so happy that you are finding value in these uploads. What are you currently working on? Are there other videos you would be interested in watching? -john

[@beverlysharp6335]

Hello, my name is Beverly Sharp. Thank you for sharing, I recently received a letter to amend my provisional patent application, and I have until March to complete the filing. I had many previous successes. However, it's the language according to the examiner. I will call you to discuss how best to proceed. Thank you

[@johnferrellesq.]

Hi Beverly, we would be happy to help you with this. Please email me at [e-mail] or call me at 650-812-3408. Warmest wishes, -john

[@marymabry3652]

mabry YES I WOULD LIKE TO VIEW A PPA VIDEO--would be very helpful thank you mabry

[@johnferrellesq.]

You can check out this playlist on Provisional Patents - kzbin.info/aero/PLNTvX3BS7G-itbAZavWoeGAPeZTG7WZxE . Enjoy!

[@monunisha44]

nice video 👍

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you 👍

[@monunisha44]

@@johnferrellesq. welcome 😇🤗

[@EvolvedBonobo]

John, I understand that PPAs aren't subject to examination, but do they still become part of the public record / prior art if the provisional isn't converted into a utility patent after the 12 month window; or does the provisional simply disappear from the public record as if it were never filed? In other words, is the invention essentially in the public domain and no longer subject to patent protection if not timely converted?

[@johnferrellesq.]

@David M. That is great point!! I need to put that in a future video. The PPA remains a secret (like it was never filed) unless it is converted to a Utility Patent application within 12 months. Thank you for this tip. -john

[@redneckphysics]

What if you do file the full patent within the 12 months? Are you obligated to use all wording, files, sketches etc that you initially included? Depending on your answer, I wonder if it would be better to let it expire and then just file for the real thing immediately after. What do you think?

[@robertooliver6970]

Hi John, thanks for the video, I would like to ask you one question. I have been reading the book titled - Patent Pending in 24 Hours- 2nd edition by the attorneys Richard Stin and David Presman, on page 28 the following is said: "Unlike a regular patent application ( that must be filed in English), a provisional patent application can be filed in any language.".My question is: ¿ Is that statement made by the authors of the book correct ?.

[@johnferrellesq.]

Hi Robert, That is such a cool question! Richard and David are correct. A PPA (provisional patent application) can be filed in any language, not just in English. Support for this can be found at 37 CFR 1.52(d). Thank you watching my videos and for you comment. Warmest wishes, -john

[@mahaibrahim7594]

Thank you for the most informative information on provisional patents. Can a non-American file for a US provisional patent?

[@johnferrellesq.]

Yes. There is no restriction in the U.S. for filing a provisional patent application. Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. 😊 -john

[@mcgrath1487]

Hi John - thanks for this very helpful video. I'd like to ask a couple of questions about PPA's : 1) - Are PPA claims subject to the same standards as non-provisional claims ? 2) - I've read that the European Patent Office requires PPA's to contain a full set of claims for EPO patents - is this true ? Many thanks.

[@johnferrellesq.]

@mcgrath1487 Thank you for your comment. 1) PPAs are never examined and there is no requirement to include claims in a PPA. However, I think it is a good practice to include a plain english claim in the PPA just to help recall after a year, the main point of the invention. 2) Nor does the EPO require PPAs to have patent claims. The EPO has increasingly emphasized, however, that to receive priority from a prior application, PPA or Utility, it is essential that the prior application fully disclose the invention in either the specification or the claims. For more, check out this link: www.epo.org/applying/european/Guide-for-applicants/html/e/ga_c4_1_8.html "As a rule, the EPO initially examines only the formal conditions for claiming priority. ... The subject-matter for which priority is claimed must be derivable directly and unambiguously from the full disclosure of the invention in the priority document.." 'Hope this helps. Thank you again for your comment. I am so grateful to have you on my channel. Please subscribe if you haven't done so already. Warmest wishes. 😊 -john

[@mcgrath1487]

​@@johnferrellesq. Thankyou for illuminating matters with so much clarity, John ! Your answers have put a whole cascade of questions to bed for me - and I can now move ahead with my PPA. High-value content from a class act !

[@alexandrevaliquette3883]

Hi John, it would be nice to have few examples of a real PPA vs the issued NP Patent. I'm curious to know how different they can be. How far can we go/stretch/rough/low detail before the PPA no longer has value in a legal issue?

[@johnferrellesq.]

Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnXadqirj7V7kLs for a compete sample PPA, described. Good luck with your product!!! -john

[@icidro1]

Hey John, is it a good idea to shop my invention around to big box stores or licensing after filing the PPA? Is my idea protected from theft?

[@johnferrellesq.]

Yes. Once your PPA is filed, your product is patent pending and you can and should begin shopping the product around. Good luck with this!!! -john

[@messi_2012]

Cool voice

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you! -j

[@ajsutton2240]

Would love your book

[@johnferrellesq.]

@ajsutton2240, please email me at [e-mail] and we will reply with a copy of my ebook. I am so grateful to have you on my channel. Please subscribe if you haven't done so already. Warmest wishes. 😊 -john

[@novelmagic]

Please do a video on the portal.

[@johnferrellesq.]

@novelmagic I would love to do a video on the portal, but it changes so frequently I'm a bit concerned about being obsolete before I get the video published. I'll definitely think about it some more. It would be a fun topic for me to talk about. Thank you for your comment. I am so grateful to have you on my channel. Please subscribe if you haven't done so already. Warmest wishes. 😊 -john

[@johnferrellesq.]

@novelmagic Just wanted to let you know that today I filmed the video you requested. It should post in about two weeks. Thank you for the suggestion! Warmest wishes, -john

[@zakstubing]

John, great lesson. How do I get your book? You need an address or is it downloadable?

[@johnferrellesq.]

@Zakstubbing, Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 For a free eBook copy, send a note to [e-mail] and my staff will email you a copy. Also, you can purchase a Kindle or print copy on Amazon. Please let me know what you think of the book or how I can improve the next edition. www.amazon.com/Provisional-Patents-Inventors-Writing-Application/dp/B0BW1KSMPJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=162IEW1FMC6IJ&keywords=john+ferrell+provisional&qid=1680367265&sprefix=john+ferrell+provisional%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1 Warmest wishes, -john

[@TimsCabana]

Hi John, If I submit a provisional... then one year later submit the non-provisional... how tightly am I bound to the description and drawings that were submitted in the provisional application? If I were to submit the non-provisional, I would see myself hiring a pro for the drawings, etc. But would this be allowed given the fact that I have already described the device and provided (not professional) drawings in the provisional? I discovered a website where you can upload a photograph, and it will convert this to a "pencil drawing". In my case, I have a completely finished product, and the converted photographs look pretty cool... although I don't know if they would meet the PTO's requirements. Thanks again!

[@johnferrellesq.]

@TimsCabana You are free to change or add to your PPA disclosure when you file your nonprovisional patent application a year later. However, only the details of the invention disclosed in the PPA get the original filing date. Additions included in the nonprovisional application get the filing date of the later application. Thank you for your comment. I am so grateful to have you on my channel. Please subscribe if you haven't done so already. Warmest wishes. 😊 -john

[@user-mi4qx4km5y]

Thanks so much, your video cleared a lot of doubts in my mind. My one question is: is there a PCT/WIPO Form to use in a provisional application, what PCT form is it? or can we just make an Applicant data coversheet? Thanks, in anticipation

[@johnferrellesq.]

There is no WIPO PPA for the PCT application. One option is to file the PPA in the U.S. first and then claim the PPA priority date in your PCT filing. I hope this helps. -john

[@antiqueexcavator9403]

Great video! Thank you. I would love to see a video that explains In a step by step format how to file a PPA. Yes, I have an invention. I just completed a working prototype and I’m ready to file the PPA. Also, I created an LLC intended to eventually use to license or sell my invention (should I be lucky enough to do so! Lol) can I or should I file the PPA using the name of the LLC or should I file using my name and then eventually transfer ownership of the patent to the LLC? Just thinking about future liability protection. Thank you!

[@johnferrellesq.]

Antique Excavator, thank you for the message and for the suggestion. I haven't done the video yet, but I do have a book that I wrote that covers the mechanics of filing your PPA. The step by step instructions are in Chapter 7. You can get a free ebook copy of my book at videos.carrferrell.com/provisional-patents-the-90-minute-guide/

[@johnferrellesq.]

Antique Excavator, the PPA will be filed in your name as the inventor. Remember that if you are a micro entity (currently earning less than $212,352) you are eligible for the discounted PPA filing fee of $75. Warmest wishes. -john

[@johnferrellesq.]

Good luck with your invention!!!!

[@antiqueexcavator9403]

@@johnferrellesq. thank you for you’re responses! It’s very cool that you took the time to do so! I will definitely check out your ebook!

[@johnferrellesq.]

@@antiqueexcavator9403 I am grateful that you took the time to watch my video. Warm wishes. -john

[@protasiocanalita6436]

Hi John,is it safe for patents that no body can just have a passwords to open up all of the patents in the future,? I have doubts about the secrecy of patents. Thanks.

[@johnferrellesq.]

@protasiocanalita6436 Honestly, give the state of cyber hacking, I think your doubts are well-founded. Thank you for your comment. I am so grateful to have you on my channel. Please subscribe if you haven't done so already. Warmest wishes. 😊 -john

[@_el.guapo_]

How do you check if a company infringed your patented algorithm to match the colors? That's impossible, unless you get a copy of the code. Wouldn't it be better to file a patent on the idea of using a software to match the colors instead? Is it possible at all ?

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. One of the important strategies to consider when patenting a software invention is whether it is possible to identify the infringement. If you can't detect infringement then it may be better to keep the invention as a trade secret. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 -john

[@seraphimrasmustoerper6702]

Thanks for the helpful video! A question: I want to patent a novel function that 1. can be achieved decently through an app, but 2. is significantly better in form of a separate hardware which does not necessarily need an app. Questions: 1. Can I protect both ways to achieve the function in one patent? Or 2. Can I do this at least for the provisional year, while exploring whether or not to split it into 2 actual patent applications?

[@johnferrellesq.]

@seraphimrasmustoerper6702 - Yes, you can protect both embodiments of your invention by claiming the product not as a device or an app, but rather as a process for doing something. For example: I claim a method for wardrobe selection comprising: photographing a selection of available dress shirts, photographing a selection of available neckties, selecting a specific one of the photographed dress shirts, scanning the internet for popular examples of matches with this chosen shirt and internet necktie combinations, and choosing the available necktie that most closely matches a popular example. Note the invention could be either an app or a smartphone/computer that executes this. The example claim covers both. You would need to write a different claim to cover the app and probably a third to cover the smartphone. Hope this helps. -john

[@seraphimrasmustoerper6702]

@@johnferrellesq. thank you so much for taking the time! If I may ask for additional clarification: Until your last sentence I was sure you were saying that by protecting the process, every kind of product that implements the process is also covered (especially if named as example application) - but then you said I need to file separate claims for the different applications! Did I understand that right? What benefit would the process claim then even have, if it covers only a theoretic process but not its practical applications? And is this already the case during the provisional year, or only after?

[@jfyoutube9337]

@@seraphimrasmustoerper6702 There are often multiple different ways to protect an invention. For example, let's say you have invented a new type of paint that works particularly well on fences in cold climates. You could patent the chemical formulation of the paint; you could perhaps separately patent the method of making, colorizing and mixing the paint; you might be able to patent how the paint is applied (if there is a special process for this); and finally, you might have also have invented a special applicator for applying your new paint that is also patentable. Any one of these four patents could be useful in protecting your product, but you might also choose to patent each of these elements separately to create the strongest monopoly. Sometimes the patent office lets us combine closely related inventions in the same patent; in other cases, the inventions must be separated. I hope this answers your question. -john

[@seraphimrasmustoerper6702]

@@jfyoutube9337 Thank you so much John, that filled in the gaps for me and I know what to do...I much appreciate your help!

[@conce-ss5mg]

Sir, can I do the PPA even if it is not implemented in our country? I really want this idea.

[@johnferrellesq.]

Yes. There are no U.S. citizenship or place of invention requirements that limit the filing of a PPA in the U.S. patent office. Let me know if you would be interested in consulting with a patent attorney; I would be happy to help you arrange for a consutation ([e-mail]). Warmest regards, -john

[@NewHeightsDanceMinistry]

If you file a provisional can you pitch to investors? Or do you have to wait and file non-provisional?

[@johnferrellesq.]

When you file your PPA you are patent pending and can start publicizing your invention. Warmest wishes, -john

[@user-wm1yy9bt3u]

After submitting PPA through EFS-WEB, How much time is required to obtain "Patent number " or "Patent Pending" status. Is Patent number send immediately after filing PPA or we have to wait for USPTO response on our PPA application? Please guide

[@johnferrellesq.]

@user-wm1yy9bt3u Thank you for your email message. When you file your PPA using the USPTO Patent Center, you immediately receive a patent application number. See my video @user-wm1yy9bt3u at 11:29. The number in the top left corner is the PPA serial number: 63/515,038. Hope this helps. -john

[@ashokankam574]

Hi John, Thanks for the video... i have a question.. I am currently on H1B visa and working for a consultancy.. can I file a provisional patent on my own? Please advise

[@johnferrellesq.]

Yes, you can. Good luck with your invention!! -john

[@ashokankam574]

@@johnferrellesq. Thank you 👍

[@firstime]

Hi John, could I ask if PTO/AIA/01 is declaration from? what is a format of oath? or PTO/AIA/01 is oath form? thanks

[@johnferrellesq.]

Hi @firstime, no formal oath or declaration is required when filing a Provisional Patent application. The cover sheet for the PPA can be found here: www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/sb0016.pdf Did this answer your question? Are you instead filing a nonprovisional patent application? -john

[@firstime]

@@johnferrellesq. Dear John, thank you very much, I am filing a nonprovisional utility patent application, but I don't have money to hire a attorney at this moment, I was confused with oath and declaration, I think a declaration from below is OK? thank you if you could help. www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/aia0001.pdf

[@johnferrellesq.]

Yes, this is the form for the declaration. Good on you for doing this yourself! As the examination process continues after your filing, let the examiner know that you are doing this yourself and need the PTO’s help; they are set up to help self-represented inventors. Good luck with your invention; I hope you crush it with your new product! Warm wishes, -john

[@jfyoutube9337]

@@firstime Sorry I think I originally posted this response in the wrong place. 🥺 Yes, this is the form for the declaration. Good on you for doing this yourself! As the examination process continues after your filing, let the examiner know that you are doing this yourself and need the PTO’s help; they are set up to help self-represented inventors. Good luck with your invention; I hope you crush it with your new product! Warm wishes, -john

[@firstime]

@@johnferrellesq. Dear John, Thank you very much for your kind help, I am from a product management field, and this is totally new to me, if I am lucky and my patent was approved, is there any possible ways of working with an attorney office? such as infringement lawsuit against big retailer, will it be possible that attorney office charge me on the amount of penalty they win from retailer? I heard that attorney is VERY expensive😊. Thank you and have a nice weekend.

[@donya80]

thanks a lot for your video. I have questions about financial aspect of filling a ppa. how much will it require to file a ppa and then convert it to non-provisional patent application?

[@johnferrellesq.]

@donya80 The USPTO filing fees for a provisional patent application for a micro entity (individuals earning generally less than $200,000 or so a year) has recently dropped to $60. The filing fees for a regular utility application are now under $400 for a micro entity. The cost for having a lawyer prepare and file your regular utility application can vary greatly depending on the complexity of your invention. These prices can range between $8,000 for simple inventions to $20,000 or more for pharmaceutical patent applications. I hope this helps. You can email me at [e-mail] if you would like us to provide you with a quote. Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 -john

[@donya80]

@@johnferrellesq. thanks a lot for guiding

[@johnlittle1939]

@@johnferrellesq. John I would like to file my provisional first by myself, for _60, then after less than a month the utility patent by myself and pay the $400 just to have it file for the date, the try and get a Lawyer for another more professional patent. The reason is in case I get a crooked lawyer and steals the idea I would have evidence of the provisional and the previous utility patent.

[@johnferrellesq.]

Hi John, Good luck with your application and your invention. I hope your product crushes it!! 😊 Warmest wishes, -john

[@prithwirajsinha8995]

Hi John, how to file provisional patent application in the US if I am from other country. I am located in India. Can you please let me know the estimated cost?

[@johnferrellesq.]

@Prithwiraj, thank you for your comment and for watching my video. Click here videos.carrferrell.com/provisional-patents-the-90-minute-guide/ to receive a free copy of my book on Provisional Patents: The 90-Minute Guide to Filing Your Own Application and to subscribe to my newsletter. The book will explain how to prepare your own provisional patent application. If you would like to hire an attorney to help you with this, email me at [e-mail] and I will ask one our patent attorneys to follow up with you. Warm wishes for great success! -john

[@johnferrellesq.]

Also, I forgot to mention that prior to filing a patent application outside of India for an invention made in India, Indian law requires you to get an Indian Foreign Patent Filing license first. This is to assure that you are not shipping military secrets and other strategic technology out of India. Failure to do this can result in fines and possible imprisonment (although I have never heard of any going to prison for failing to get a foreign filing license). The license is not difficult to get and takes about two weeks. Let me know if you would like me to have one of our patent attorneys contact you to help you with this license. Warmest regards. -john

[@prithwirajsinha8995]

@@johnferrellesq. Thank you so much, John. I check about the license. Will email you in the coming days for the way forward.

[@johnferrellesq.]

@@prithwirajsinha8995 I wish you great success on your invention. Warm regards. -john

[@RehanAhmad-ji2vu]

Hi Sir , Can you share, How to file a US Design Patent as an unregistered filer on this platform

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 The steps for filing a patent application can be found at this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJnIZ5mIabt7p6M When you get to this page on the USPTO website: patentcenter.uspto.gov/submissions-filing/file-new-submission Choose the selection "Design Nonprovisional". The following steps should be very similar to what are in my PPA video, above. I hope this helps. -john

[@RehanAhmad-ji2vu]

@@johnferrellesq. I have no words to express my gratitude for your kind cooperation. May I have your whatsApp Number?

[@RehanAhmad-ji2vu]

Sir, We are acadmecian, May I get a micro entity status?

[@johnferrellesq.]

These are the rule for the Institution of higher education basis: It must be certified that the following criteria are met: Small entity requirement- The applicant(s), each inventor, and any other party with an ownership interest in the invention (e.g., assignees, licensees and obligated assignees or licensees) qualify under 37 CFR 1.27 as: (1) a small business concern as defined in 37 CFR 1.27(a)(2) which, including affiliates, has fewer than 500 employees, (2) a nonprofit organization as defined in 37 CFR 1.27(a)(3), or (3) an individual who has not assigned, licensed or otherwise conveyed or promised to convey an interest in the invention to a non-small entity; and Either: The applicant’s employer from which the applicant obtains the majority of the applicant’s income is a United States institution of higher education as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)); or The applicant has assigned, granted, or conveyed, or is under an obligation by contract or law to assign, grant, or convey an ownership interest in the application to such a United States institution of higher education. Does the majority of the income of all applicants come from a United States institution of higher education, or are you required to assign your invention to a United States institution of higher education? -john

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you for the kind words. You can email me at [e-mail]. Warmest wishes, -john

[@marymabry3652]

WOULD LIKE FREE BOOK--PPA thank you

[@johnferrellesq.]

Hi @marymabry3652, thank you for your message! Click on this link videos.carrferrell.com/provisional-patents-the-90-minute-guide/ to download a free PDF copy of my book "Provisional Patents - The 90 Minute Guide to Filing Your Own Application"

[@alisainwonderland3157]

@@johnferrellesq. Hi John, I can't find the book on your website. My bad...

[@anupchetia9121]

I think may be Patent process is risky 🤔

[@johnferrellesq.]

@anupchetia9121 What do you feel is risky about the process? Maybe this could be the topic of a new video. :-)

[@theebalz]

I'd be very interested in seeing the portal process. I'd really like to see the best way to do a patent search for my invention.

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. Check out this video on using the new Patent Center portal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJnIZ5mIabt7p6M 'Hope this helps. 😊 -john

[@thomasnavarro2794]

can I get a copy of your free book please thanks

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you for watching my KZbin videos. It's great to have you as part of my community. For a free eBook copy, send a note to [e-mail] and my staff will email you a copy. Also, you can purchase a Kindle or print copy on Amazon. Please let me know what you think of the book or how I can improve the next edition. www.amazon.com/Provisional-Patents-Inventors-Writing-Application/dp/B0BW1KSMPJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=162IEW1FMC6IJ&keywords=john+ferrell+provisional&qid=1680367265&sprefix=john+ferrell+provisional%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1 Warmest wishes, -john

[@RobertoX-ro8sv]

Why did you waste the first 3 minutes telling the viewer what you're going to be telling the viewer? Why do presenters always waste our time telling us what they're going to be telling us before they tell us??? ... JUST TELL US ALREADY!! Dealing with the USPTO office is bad enough, we inventors don't need any more frustration and time wasted, ugh.

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thank you for watching and for the constructive feedback. This video was made a few years ago and I have been working hard to make each since, a little more valuable. I'm still learning; don't give up on me yet. 😉 Warm wishes, -john

[@RobertoX-ro8sv]

@@johnferrellesq. apologies... I left that feedback while I was trying to navigate the broken USPTO application process, and I was unbelievably FRUSTRATED. I found your walkthrough video and THAT is what helped me, so thank you!

[@Osman0707]

Great video

[@johnferrellesq.]

Thanks for the visit. -j