What is provisional Patent Application?

Patent application can be filled on the basis of progress in the invention of the inventor. If the patent is not yet completed and is yet in the initial stages the inventor can file an provisional application and stop the clock in his application.

Why File provisional Patent application?

The provisional patent application is filed when the invention is still in the stage of research and needs some development work. If the inventor has complete information about his invention then, in that case, the person can file a provisional application and after performing art search.

When can one use status of "Patent Pending "on one's patent application?

The provisional patent application is not examined, and hence it is not considered complete. However, the inventor can write "Patent Pending." on any invention for which provisional application has been filed

What are the benefits of filing a Provisional patent application?

Types of patent application in India are:

• Buffer period is achieved by the inventor
• Cost-effective
• 'Priority Date' can be claimed
• Secrecy

What Provisional Specification Should Contain?

• Titlie of invention
• The preamble to be submitted before the description

1. The field of invention and comprising the background of the invention
2. Statement and object of the invention

When One Should file Patent Application?

• Prior to any public disclosure in any conference presentation, paper publication or announcement
• When the inventors have used the invention commercially but there are certain developments yet to be made

When should you convert provisional application to complete patent application?

An applicant must file a complete patent application with the patent office within 12 months of the provisional application's filing date.

Is it possible to file more than one provisional application?

yes, it is possible to file more than one provisional application for the same invention.