To extend the probabilities of obtaining patent registration, a provision specification are often filed alongside a patent registration if the applicant feels that the creation has arrived at a phase wherein it is often disclosed on paper, but has not attained the ultimate stage.
To extend the probabilities of obtaining patent registration, a provision specification are often filed alongside a patent registration if the applicant feels that the creation has arrived at a phase wherein it is often disclosed on paper, but has not attained the ultimate stage.
Early Filing Date: Secures an early filing date, which can be crucial for establishing priority over other similar inventions.
Simplified Requirements: Requires a less formal and detailed submission compared to a full patent application, making it quicker and less expensive to file.
12-Month Validity: Provides a 12-month period to further develop the invention, test its market potential, or gather necessary resources before filing a non-provisional patent.
Not Examined: The provisional application is not examined by the patent office, serving as a placeholder rather than providing any immediate patent rights.
Form 1 ( Application for grant of patent)
Form 2 (Provisional Specifications)
Form 5 ( Declaration of Inventorship)
Form 26 (Power of Attorney). If your patent is filed by a Patent Agent then this form is necessary.
E-filing fees (Patent Statutory fee)
Form 3 (Corresponding foreign patent application statement and undertakings)
Priority Document ( This is used for convention applications if the priority date is claimed).
Illustrations/Drawings of the invention.
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20-year validity
Competitive Edge
Creation of Asset
Short-Term Assignments
Interim Solution
Assessment Period