Provisional Patent Application
A U.S. Provisional Patent Application secures your idea with an early filing date. Our team has filed over 500 patent applications for inventors across the U.S.
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PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATION
Budget-Friendly
A do-it-yourself (DIY) option for inventors who want the lowest-cost way to get "Patent Pending."
$99
+ Govt. Fees
- ✓Create your own provisional application
- ✓Patent pending for 12 months
- ✓Easy-to-use templates included
- ✓Basic compliance guidance
- ✓Best for DIY inventors
Professional Provisional Patent
Ideal for inventors who want their application drafted by a patent professional.
$599
+ Govt. Fees
- ✓3× higher success rates vs self-filed applications*
- ✓Expert-polished patent draft
- ✓Fast turnaround time
- ✓Customization support
- ✓Ideal for guided assistance
Premium Service
A high-quality, advanced package for inventors who want expert drafting, stronger claims, and priority attention.
$799
+ Govt. Fees
- ✓Up to 3× higher success rates with patent-professional drafting*
- ✓Fully drafted by patent experts
- ✓Detailed editing and refinement
- ✓Technical & legal review included
- ✓Best for serious inventors
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How It Works
Getting your provisional patent application filed is simple. Here's our streamlined 3-step process.
Book Consultation
Tell us about your invention confidentially.
Get Expert Drafting
We draft your provisional patent within days.
File with USPTO
Receive official filing confirmation — start your patent protection immediately.
What is a Provisional Patent Application?
A Provisional Patent Application (PPA) is a simplified, lower-cost filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that allows inventors to establish an early filing date for their invention without the formal requirements of a non-provisional patent application.
Once filed, you gain 12 months of "Patent Pending" status, giving you time to develop your invention, seek funding, or test the market before committing to the full patent application process.
Get Patent Pending @ $99Key Benefits
- Establishes an early priority date with the USPTO
- Provides 12 months of "Patent Pending" protection
- Lower cost than a full non-provisional application
- Time to test market viability before full investment
- Prevents others from claiming your invention date
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Why Start a Provisional Patent?
Secure Your Date Early
A provisional patent lets you lock in an official filing date instantly — even if your invention isn't fully finalized or polished.
12 Months to Improve
You get a full year to refine, test, redesign, or upgrade your idea before filing the full patent, while keeping your early priority date.
Low-Cost Protection
It's much cheaper and faster than a full patent, making it the easiest way to start protecting your invention right away.
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“We have used Patent Yogi 15+ times over the last eight years — including 6 issued patents. They are very thorough, knowledgeable, and efficient. I would, and have, highly recommended them!”
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“I have worked with the team at Patent Yogi on a number of projects - including simple patent searches, provisional filings and full patent applications. They have ALWAYS been extremely helpful - happy to answer questions about all aspects of the process. The overall attitude, speed of execution, high quality of work - coupled with good value for money - is an easy reason why I keep coming back.”
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How much does a patent cost?
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How to File a Provisional Patent Application
1. Prepare your Provisional Application
Start with a clear explanation of your invention, detailing how it works and highlighting what makes it unique. Illustrations are optional but can help convey your idea more effectively.
Once submitted, you can label your invention as "patent pending," showing others that your idea is in the process of being protected.
2. File Provisional Patent Application at Patent Center on USPTO website
Patent Center allows you to upload your provisional specification, drawings, and required forms, pay the filing fees electronically, and receive instant confirmation of submission.
Need help with filing? and we'll guide you through the process.
Why a Provisional Patent is Important
Locks in your idea first
Secures your filing date.
Patent Pending status
Lets you safely say your invention is protected.
12 months of protection
Time to test, improve, or pitch your idea.
Faster and cheaper
Easier than filing a full patent right away.
Safe for early inventors and startups
Ideal when your idea is still developing.
Protects your rights
Prevents others from copying your invention.
Not Every Idea Is Patentable
What You Can Patent
- New inventions – devices, machines, tools, or gadgets.
- New processes or methods – unique ways of doing something.
- Improvements to existing products – making something better or more efficient.
- Certain designs – ornamental designs of a product.
- Software or apps – if they solve a technical problem in a new way.
What You Can't Patent
- Natural discoveries – like a new plant or mineral found in nature.
- Laws of nature or scientific principles – e.g., gravity, formulas, or natural phenomena.
- Abstract ideas or business methods alone – must be applied in a practical way.
- Things already publicly known or obvious – if someone else invented it first or it's obvious to do.
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Get Patent Pending @ $99Understanding Provisional and Non-Provisional Patent Applications
Provisional Patent
- Quick and easy to file
- Costs less
- Lasts 12 months before you file full patent
- No formal claims required (but must clearly describe your idea)
- Drawings optional (but recommended if they help explain)
- Used when your idea is not fully ready
Non-Provisional Patent
- Full application that can get approved
- Costs more
- Can last up to 20 years after grant
- Claims are required and must be precise
- Drawings required and must follow rules
- Used when your idea is complete and ready
Why Patent Applications Get Rejected?
Provisional patent applications aren't approved or rejected by the USPTO, but they can be invalid if they don't meet the required filing rules.
- •Not Novel: Your idea isn't completely new — someone else has already done it.
- •Not Clear: The description of your invention is confusing or incomplete.
- •Filing Fees Not Paid Properly: Required filing fees were missing, incorrect, or not paid on time.
- •Not Useful: The invention doesn't have a clear purpose or practical use.
- •Missing Details: Important parts, drawings, or explanations are left out.
- •Already Public: You shared the idea publicly before filing (like online or at an event).
A clear and complete application helps prevent issues during the transition to a non-provisional patent, and consulting a patent attorney can increase your likelihood of success.
Avoid These Common Patent Mistakes
Most rejections happen due to small filing errors and unclear documentation. Filing the right way from day one can make all the difference.
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