Provisional Patent Application First?

(58) They are easier to prepare, they are quicker to get on file, they cost less - there is a lot to love about Provisional Patent Applications. But there are some drawbacks with Provisional Patent Applications that might not make them the right first choice for you. In this video we explore the pros and cons of filing a Provisional Patent Application vs. jumping right into a nonprovisional Utility Patent Application. Enjoy!

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[antiqueexcavator]

Once again, Very helpful video! Thank you!

[Countrylifeprojects]

Thank you for sharing this clear and concise information. Curious, can US PPA's be filed by non US citizens - In my case Canadian?

[paulie]

Hey John, this was rather helpful!
I have a question.

How far will the Provisional Patent Application protect my app/software from being copied?
The app/software is unique and a direct copy does not exist yet.

Let's say I've already started getting users, and plan to have marketing material across the internet too.

Will a PPA + Copyright be enough to sue someone who copies it?
Thank you.

[miscuzer]

But John, how did companies like Tinder get patents approved simply on processes swiping on users?

[blackheart]

Hi John, I got one question, why do USPTO publish non-provisional patent application after 6 months of filing? Why don't they just publish on same day or next day of filing, why do they wait for 6 months?

[EvolvedBonobo]

Useful video, thanks! You mention PPAs are informal, but just how informal? Can you use any font style, font size, margins, pages, etc.? Can your images just be images, or must they be labeled "Fig 1.", etc. with arrows pointing to features and then referenced in the specification as such when describing a feature? I know from your earlier video that PPAs need a title, summary, and specification, but anything specific to those items in terms of technicalities (e.g., font size)?

[FLPAINTER]

Great video. I like your shirt. Where did you get it ?

[cantthinkofnameyeah]

Does filing a non preliminary patent protect you from around the world or do other countries not respect US non preliminary patents?