Patent protection
Establish an Early Patent Filing Date
File a provisional application that records your invention now while you keep refining the product.
What a Provisional Patent Application Does
A provisional patent application records your invention with the USPTO and establishes an early filing date. It can support a later nonprovisional application and may allow you to describe your invention as “patent pending” while you continue developing the product.
This service is for inventors and startups that want to document an invention now and buy time before committing to a full nonprovisional filing.
Key Benefits
Establish a priority filing date for subject matter supported in the provisional
Begin using “patent pending” labeling once the provisional is filed
Gain up to 12 months to refine the invention before a nonprovisional application
Work with a dedicated specialist under flat-fee pricing
Receive reminders about important follow-up dates after filing
What’s Included & Pricing
Provisional Patent Filing Package — from $299 + federal filing fees.
Preparation and filing of your provisional patent application with the USPTO
Electronic filing, typically within one business day after materials are ready
Status updates and guidance during the filing process
Reminders for key dates so you can plan a timely nonprovisional filing
How It Works
Share inventor details and a clear description of your invention
We prepare your provisional application for USPTO submission
The application is filed electronically, securing your filing date
Why Work With The Trademark Company
Since 2003, The Trademark Company has helped innovators protect ideas with practical, flat-fee filings and dedicated Account Managers—so the process stays clear from intake through filing.
Important Note
A provisional application is not examined and does not itself become an issued patent. Within one year of the provisional filing date, a nonprovisional application must be filed claiming benefit of the provisional for supported subject matter. USPTO outcomes are not guaranteed. The Trademark Company is not a law firm, and this service does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Ready to File?
Call (877) 450-2466 to speak with an Account Manager, or contact us online to begin your provisional patent filing.
Ready to Move Forward With This Filing?
An Account Manager can explain how this service fits your situation and what information you will need to begin.
Contact our team