How to Write a $75 Provisional Patent Application That Has Value
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
- Licensing expert Stephen Key explains why a well-written provisional patent application is all you need to license an idea. But how do you write a PPA that actually has value? He explains what a well-written PPA looks like and how to write one.
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So, I tuned in to this so I could find out how to write a provisional patent. I was sold a book and a software program. I'm fine with that, but that is not what it is listed as in the title. You did not explain HOW to write a provisional patent... Am I wrong?
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ua-cam.com/video/CVhIUgvUMUo/v-deo.html This may help ... he chats with Gene Quinn patent attorney
I think you got more than enough information for free. Not any thought... Key point information
I know what you mean. His information is very good though, it takes the fear out of it and does provide excellent conceptual guidance. I think, however, what I suspect you're looking for is something like this.... watch it through, I think you'll find it very good indeed, and the step by step guidance you're looking for.
ua-cam.com/video/gcmrbUzO3S0/v-deo.html
Yes you are wrong for he did explain, but maybe not in detail as you expected. I mean he told you to write out a description in such a way where as all the variations of it are included. So companies can't work around it.
So MUCH valuable information, GOLD!
"stealing from yourself" ... it's an Art!
Hi Stephen, just started viewing your show, learning a lot.
OMG where have you been lol. I am beyond appreciative and greatful that you put your time in. I sincerely want to thank you. It's become incredibly difficult to find anyone who can communicate properly.
Your great wish didn't take so long to find ya.
You are so confident in your words. I will start my ideas. And get the materials you talking about
Stephen, your great, what you do is great. You have helped me tremendously already and I still have much to learn. Thank you for doing what you do!!!
We appreciate the kind words and encouragement! Thanks!
Thank you Sir! Your audiobook has really helped me a whole lot!
Just answered all my questions and concerns here, I feel much better moving forward with my ideas.
good luck on your ideas brother :)
A passion for helping people is something no amount of money can buy or fabricate, and these guys have it. 🙂
Great value as always Stephen! Your sincerity and experience is evident in all your advice. I've learned so much through inventRightTV ! Thanks you so much
You are very welcome! We appreciate your support so much.
Great benefits for using a PPA and SmartIP, Stephen. The details and examples in your 'Sell Your Ideas with or without a Patent' book also hits it home - mahalo🙏!
Aloha Edmund!
Thank you so much!
You're welcome 🙂. 🌈Aloha!
You got me on board. Just ordered you book via Amazon. will watch more after I read your book!
Wonderful! What do you think of the book?
great video as always Stephen ! thanks a lot.. im submitting my PPA on Monday !
😂 love this guy! He is so inspirational and full of energy. Thanks for your honest advice.
Thanks for the kind words about Stephen. Keep watching for more advice and thanks for being a fan. -Andrew Krauss, inventRight Co-Founder
Thank you for providing all of this value!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching.
Thank you dear
Stephen for great Information about patent
Thanks again
Thank you, Stephen for your generosity, passion, and depth of knowledge.
Your comment is much appreciated. Thank you, John.
First time I saw this channel but I loved this video. Definitely subscribing!
Thanks WildChild. Keep inventing. - Andrew Krauss, inventRight Co-Founder
Wow I was reading The Comments and I didn't realize I had Left a Comment here about 7 months ago and Now I'm an inventRight Member. I achieved One of My Goals to become Your Student. I highly recommend it to any one that is on the sidelines, Note do Your Homework to Succeed!
You're awesome Jesse!! Congrats on fulfilling your goals. That always feels so good.
Thanks Again Stephen, for the awesome info. Got your book A Simple Idea Start-Up Today! Jesse
Thank you for reading! What do you think of the book?
inventRightTV / Really enjoying my reading, Great way to get Educated and relax after a long hard day at work. I give all 3 of your books 2 thumbs up bd, But I'm going to read one at a time Starting with "One Simple Idea for Startups and Entrepreneurs" My Fiance thinks I'm obsessed, LOL she has no Idea what I'm doing. She's always asking me not to order any more books but if I know they will add value to my Life then it a No Brainer and when I ordered your book's it feel into that category. I will be one of your Members of InventRight in the Future without a doubt. Thanks for Sharing Your Knowledge Stephen...
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James, thank you for being so good at your job :)
Great content brother
OMG I love you guys thanks soooooo much!!! Soooo appreciate this information.
I just finished writing my PPA thanks to the Smart iP program on Invent Right. After struggling for a week in writing a patent on my own the program was a boost that was much needed. Thanks a ton Gene Quinn, Stephen & Andrew.
This is so great to hear! Thanks for sharing!!
did your PPA get approved?
Thank you
Thanks for the excellent expert advice.
I'd say you have about the best charisma and personality I've seen on UA-cam in years or possibly ever. You make the professional influencers look like amateurs, where did you learn these insane sales skills?
Really! You’re very kind.
I love you Stephen!!!!! Thank You... Hold up is that Teddy Ruxpin behind you??? I had one as a kid!!! It was my favorite book
It sure is! Stephen was head of design at the startup that brought Teddy Ruxpin to market in the 80s:
www.inc.com/stephen-key/new-bear-same-stories-wicked-cool-toys-relaunches-.html
www.linkedin.com/pulse/congratulations-paul-rago-dave-small-your-lifetime-achievement-key/
Thanks, Subscribed!
YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
I just subcribed, I didn't knew your name at first. Just wanted to say thank you Steven.
Thank you for watching and subscribing!
Good job Steve!
This video is a sales pitch.The thing is, you really do have helpful products. Started on my first PPA, and yes, I'm feeling daunted. I want to do it on my own, but I've read, and watched videos, and have found a lot of confusing information. Smart IP might be the thing that breaks through it all, so that I can feel confident about the result.
It's true. From time to time we discuss our products, because we believe in them. SmartIP has helped many, many people. Thank you for watching! Once you complete your first PPA the second will be much easier! You can do this.
inventRightTV Thanks!
I have Designed hundreds of products and I really appreciate this video,
After applying for a PPA through USPTO, how long do you have to wait til you can go out and talk about it, try to sell it?
In Romania it's 4 - 6 months, by our PTO's rules.
Thank you so much.
You're welcome! Thank you for watching. Please subscribe if you haven’t already.
THANK YOU!
Thank you. You will see my product soon.
Thanks bro
I’d like to know how to patent when finding new uses for previously patented products? While I have at least two improvements ( points of difference) , it is still very close to another patented product, but the application would be in a completely different category.
MR KEY - BIG FAN - SOON TO BE A MEMBER - GOD BLESS!
As a product design engineer and I can confirm that companies pay their hired guns to design around patents. Good companies in competitive markets understand the patent mine field in their market space and work toward innovating in the space between the mines (patents).
Thank you very much for sharing!
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Sounds predatory. Almost like we shouldn't let the government give more advantages over individuals
Thank a lot guys, it took me 3 days of non stoping work doing my application. I have made 4 pages not counting the figures, is that enough ?
Hi expert Stephen
Is there a rule covering how reference numbers need to be narrated in the detailed description? I mean, is there a rule to follow where when describing the invention, reference numbers being mentioned must be mentioned in ascending order only? For eg. Can we describe in this way :
Car 100 comprises an engine 120 and a carriage 110.
Or is it that we must write it this way :
Car 100 comprises a carriage 110 and an engine 120?
Must the numbers be mentioned in ascending order only?
I am glad I came across your videos about PPA, Mr Stephen. Great videos that honest and forthright.
Should I submit a provisional patent even though what I am building is made from parts of other tools and various stock appliances bought from hardware stores?
Do I need to do a prior art search before even filing a provisional patent application or should I get in touch with a patent attorney or agent, before I do any of these?
Should I pay legalzoom to submit a PPA for me?
If it has new functionality you can still get a PPA or patent. Filling a PPA on your own is only $75 so why not? - Andrew Krauss, inventRight Co-Founder
Stephen I have subscribed to inventRightTV and bought your book. Only wish there was a way to hire someone like you guys to guide me through this process.
Awesome, thanks !
Since PPAs expire after 12 months, and the USPTO does not look into it, can we reapply? I imagine we can if there was a minor 'tweek'? Is there any fine print we ought to be aware of? Please advise. Thank you! Also, I own and am on chapter 8 of your One Simple Idea book. Another also, do you have any restaurant connections I may borrow? If not completely wild, may I also borrow Damon Kali? I think I may be on to something :)
Hi sir you are I'm inspiration how did you find the factories to gives idea's
THANKS
This is a must need for me …
Thank you very informative and to the point.
Thank you. Stephen knows his stuff when it comes to IP. - Andrew Krauss, inventRight Co-Founder
Thanks for your Channel.
Thank you for watching!
THANK YOU SIR! IT’S HIGHLY APPRECIATED!!!👍👍
Hi Arwin, Thanks for the kind words and keep watching our shows to learn more. -Andrew Krauss, inventRight Co-Founder
Thank you. Question, at the 3:05 mark, you discuss prior art search, google image search, which is helpful, thank you. But how do you go about trying to figure out WHY a filed application never got to market. In other words, if you see your idea has been already invented, how can you figure out WHY it didn't get to market?
Hi Jerome. Good question. The straightforward answer is to contact the patent owner. More on that here: www.entrepreneur.com/article/308829
Thank you for watching!
my biggest problem is the draawing or prototype,,i have a 3d imager but not computer savy,,anyone know who can build my prototypel for a percentage of future sales ?
thank you!
Ty sir
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inventRightTV ... I've heard it said that to be patentable, an invention cannot be disclosed prior to patent submission.
But the USA switched from First to invent to First to patent back in 2012 (ish) ... which presumably means that things already in the public domain CAN be patented ?
And I think that at the time of switching, that the US was the last remaining country with FTI patent laws ?
Is there another explanation of the step-by-step process of patenting a patent in USPTO, knowing that I am now registered in PCT
Would you have to register a PPA in every country?
The govt lady told me it is up to $70 now- just so customers dont wig out wondering where the $65 might be
It's actually $80. USD
Thank you for sharing. How much different is a ornamental patent is from a utility patent and what are the differences in fees? Thanks again friends
Hi John. Check out the video we made about the value and use of design patents: ua-cam.com/video/hiLQAkeACp0/v-deo.html
Thank You ♡
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.
We just posted a video all about forming an LLC! It features the leading expert on LLCs for entrepreneurs, Matt of LLC University: ua-cam.com/video/Xy0EGtuRvks/v-deo.html
Does the UK have a provisional patent application process?
Hello, is there anything like The PPA for Europe?
I have a question- First off great videos guys ive watched them all! If the company has an online idea submission form but states they will only review an idea if it has a utility patent, does that mean you are out of luck with no patent? Would you bother still sending in your idea (with a PPA) in that case? Thanks!
Hello J Bird.
It may mean that the company is not very open to receiving ideas from outside. Feel free to check out Stephen's Linked In article on the topic of online submission forms: www.linkedin.com/pulse/one-thing-you-dont-want-do-when-submitting-your-ideas-stephen-key/
Thanks for watching!
Dear " Big Kahuna "- Are you aware whether or not these ideas are applicable in Canada ? Thanx !
Stephen, thanks for helping us inventors by sharing your amazing knowledge. Will your Smart IP program work for me as a South African too, or not? Thanks.
I bought the book, and read it I'm about to purchase the smart ip
Single mom... Trying too stay afloat....my ideas has come from the needs of being a mother that would life easier & less time more efficient way of doing things when needed done. I have done my research there is nothing that has came up like what I wish was around... A few ideas has come up through experience with ways to stop Drs from loosing their licenses at the same time protecting the patient from abusing what they ate prescribed...another idea came from being pregnant... & a way I wanted to lay but was impossible because there wasn't anything like it... I did manage to improvise that helped. With the things I have came up with. I talked to others see what they thought / they agreed it was something they would get or do..... But they were friends & family that I pitched it too.... So they could have just been polite. STAY-SAFE
& Thankyou I really want to get my idea out there they can help / even benifit others. Any advice is APPRECIATED....
Have you read Stephen's book "One Simple Idea"? It describes the path to licensing your inventions. It is available for free at many libraries here in the U.S. Thank you for watching!
Should you get a ppa for an app?
you are the best you are the king,ı cant believe how gold explanations.
Hello, I have watched many of your video and visited your website many times, but most of your video are based on a product more than a particular "service" addition to companies field. I have a service idea that I would like to license to a company. Now I googled my idea, and there is something very similar but branched to their own direction. Could I still license my idea in a left turn when they took a right turn?
You might be able to. Our cofounder Andrew Krauss would be happy to discuss with you: www.meetme.so/AndrewKrauss
Do PPA require an abstract?
This is very helpful. I have two questions! 1. A provisional can be cheaper if you're a small entity or micro entity, but I've read in the requirements, in order to qualify as those smaller entities, you have income and employees less than a certain number AND cannot license or sell it to a larger entity. If you can't sell or license it to a larger entity, that takes a way a TON of purpose in planning. IS this true and how do I be a small business and still license to a big business? 2. Suppose it costs me $65.00 to apply for the provisional, but I want to add multiple drawings to cover planned variations of the invention... does it cost money PER image when filing the provisional? Or can I add 10 images at once and just pay the $65.00? PLEASE let me know, these two questions are important and I can't find an answer to these specific questions. Thanks for the great videos.
@Breakerbox Studios... I know this is 3 years later, but nobody answered your question. Also, I'm not a lawyer and this isn't legal advice, but I'd never heard what you mentioned so I looked into it. I think you're misunderstanding a part of the wording. See www.uspto.gov/patents/laws/micro-entity-status the last bullet under (1) Gross Income Basis heading. I think what they're saying is that if you are already under an obligation to license to a large company, you'd need to pay the large company fees. This won't happen to you, as a small inventor, you'll be filing your PPA before you shop around your sell sheet. So at that time, you didn't assign anyone the patent rights nor are you under obligation to assign or license it to them. IF you get a company interested in your idea, at InventRight they teach you to try to get the first licensor to pay for the full non-provisional patent (but you're still always assigned the rights!), then it would no longer be micro-entity fees when you file the NPPA, but it doesn't really matter since they are picking up the tab anyway. In other words, you'd categorize into micro-entity status when filing the PPA, but into some other status when filing the NPPA, but not paying the bill and having a signed licensing deal at that point.
Always on point!👍
Thank you for watching.
Can i publish my idea after filing provisional patent without infringing any of qualifying criteria to file final patent?
Hi, 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
Contact a patent attorney who specializes in patenting a process - Stephen and Andrew are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice.
Hi there, do you know if a Canadian can file for a US PPA themselves? Thanks
Great channel by the way. Much appreciated!
Yep!
Here is an idea to increase viewership to your channel:
I like to share a common problem faced by newbies drafting the descriptions.
It is about the Interpretation of a rule related to patent drawings :
37 C.F.R. 1.84 :
(4) The same part of an invention appearing in more than one view of the drawing must always be designated by the same reference character, and the same reference character must never be used to designate different parts.
Question :
1. Is the View and Drawing mentioned referring to one angle of looking at one particular embodiment drawing or does it mean any and every view for all drawings , views of all embodiments within the detailed description?
1. Some have interpreted the rule to mean that exactly the same part of a particular embodiment must be referenced using exactly the same reference number within the description for that particular embodiment. So, different numbers can be used to reference the same part with some differences in form in different embodiments. For example, one number range per embodiment. And I can find such granted patents.
2. Others , which appears to be the majority, interpreted it to mean the same part must be referred to using exactly the same reference number and by View it means views across all embodiments. There are also such granted patents .
Where the rule is creating confusion:
1. It uses the word drawing. What is drawing ? One drawing ? If one drawing, it can mean just one embodiment. Or does it mean every drawing?
If the word DrawingS is used, it could mean views of all embodiments.
2. What is meant by a View? A view of one embodiment or views across all embodiments?
3. I see the problem originates from the fact that English allows for different interpretations no matter how clearly it is written. And the Best Practices supersede possible alternative literally valid interpretations. So it depends ultimately on the judge and then the federal judge.
Why is there no clarity? What is the best practice?
I'm confused. Is the SB15 A form Necessary if someone is drafting their own application template?
The USPTO has fantastic customer service, this is a great question for them: www.uspto.gov/
Lets say for instance I want to patent something in the USA and the examiner does an search, do they only search in USA or world wide. If someone already has a patent in lets say France but has no PCT or they haven't filed in USA does this mean my patent will or won't be granted in the USA.
If for some reason I'm not granted the patent then it will be possible to still manufacture and sell the product in all the other countries where the original patent inventor didn't register in without having any legal ramifications.
Hi I was wondering if you could give me some advice I recently developed a product and a major company wants to buy the licensing and sent me an offer I was wondering if I could talk to you a little bit and see what I should ask and what I should do
Can I file that if from outside USA ?
What if you can do, not only the drawing, but also make the sample of said product out of the material it should be used with, and come up with every possible design for it, so it cant be modified/ altered, plus I have never seen anything similar in store or on internet for this design. I know right. Probably think I'm lying, but if you own your own custom metal fabrication shop, that can build anything out of any type metal, you come up with some bada** stuff. So how should I go about my patent
Hi, does your book have examples of how to write a provisional patent application? I wish to get one. Thanks
Yes it does: www.amazon.com/Sell-Your-Ideas-Without-Patent/dp/1507885733/
You may also consider checking out SmartIP, our program for writing provisional patent applications that are actually valuable: inventright.com/what-we-offer/smartip-offer
Thank you for watching.
Hello Steve! I have a good idea but I live in Spain but my idea is for beauty companies in US. Can I still do it your way? Should I buy the book?
Hi Gabbs. Yes. If you are filing a provisional patent application in the U.S. (which you should do if you want to license to companies located here) we have created many resources to help. The book "Sell Your Ideas With or Without a Patent" is a great guide (www.amazon.com/Sell-Your-Ideas-Without-Patent/dp/1507885733/)
You may also want to check out our program for writing provisional patent applications: www.inventright.com/what-we-offer/smartip-offer
so i looked up the website to get the patent however its not the same logo you showed on your screen here on this video and then when i clicked on it to pay it took me to watchdog and i no longer see your company name? am i missing somerthing
Our program is called "Smart IP." You can find it on our website under the "Patent" section. UA-cam does not allow us to directly link to it!
I am only interested in how to license a patent. I would rather license it to a manfacturer already in the industry to develop the product. How can I get help with the documentation?
Hey you mentioned how you created a patent for an invention that was similar to an old patent but there was a point of difference. Could you elaborate on what constitutes enough of a point of difference? Seems like an important topic to address. Thanks!
He goes into detail about it in his book "One Simple Idea" and other books. And InventRight courses.
Hey Stephen! Long time viewer and subscriber! I love what you and Andrew are doing. So I bought your book "One Simple Idea" a long time ago. Here is my question. In the book, you mention that a great PPA program to use is PatentWizard and I'm wondering if the one you mentioned in this video is better and if I should get that one too. I currently own the PatentWizard. I look forward to your response. Thank you!!!!
Hi John. We had SmartIP made because we felt that other options on the market were not as comprehensive and useful as they could be. Thank you for watching. More here: www.inventright.com/what-we-offer/smartip-offer
Thanks for being a fan and long time subscriber. Yes, we teamed up with patent attorney Gene Quinn to create Smart IP. Stephen and i think it's a great solution for filling Provisional Patent Applications (PPA"s). www.inventright.com/what-we-offer/smartip-offer
Firstly, thank a lot for the ton of information and knowledge you are sharing.. :) Secondly, can a person not a citizen of USA, file a provisional patent application in USA?
That's my question too
When you license your product with a provisional patent only is your idea protected after the one year rule about PPA's? Is the idea still protected after the license agreement has ended?
No you have with in one year to file a non provisional patent.
Hell yeah!
Wow! Thanks for the valuable info Stephen! I have a question. I live in Hong Kong and I want to go ahead with the Provisional Patent Application online. I want to get my invention under PPA worldwide. So if I apply through the USPTO do I still need to apply another PPA in other countries like Australia, China.... etc? Or does one application through the USPTO suffice? Thanks!
Hi Rolando. Please be aware we are not attorneys and this is not legal advice. You can transform the PPA you file in the United States into an international application later on. However, please be aware that pursuing international intellectual property protection can be extremely expensive! ua-cam.com/video/QIrmqt58iwk/v-deo.html
Patents protect you in the countires in which you file them. So if you file a US patent it's for the US. An Austrlian patent is for Australia. There is something called the PCT which means if you file in one PCT country you may have rights to file in others. However, that's way to long of a topic to go into here.
My question is: I want my idea protected BEFORE I go to the engineer/artist who can figure out how to make my idea reality. If I have to include the design IN the provisional patent, what keeps the designer from stealing my idea?
Have them sign an NDA ?
I have a question- Planning on growing a company to divert food waste in landfills. I plan on having a "machinery" item inside of restaurants. Along with many other environmental aspects.
That being said, I technically want to start a company as an LLC and convert it to a B-CORP. So should I obtain the LLC and domain name for my future company for the first steps? And then file for a PPA to reach out to engineering teams?
Thank you for all your information, you've helped tremendously!
To add, this is one of those "big ideas" and will take awhile to build I believe.
Hi San Sss. Your question is better directed to an attorney who has experience doing exactly what you've described. Good luck!
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