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If a patent application is kicked back by USPTO, we call receiving an "office action", we can respond back to try and overcome the USPTO's objection. It will generally involve additional fees. What we need to do depends on what type of office action is received. If the USPTO cites some similar inventions, we need to argue back the differences between your invention and the cited similar inventions. If the USPTO wants some language updated, we can see the best route to take. If the original patent app was not filed by us, you'll need to send us a copy of the USPTO letter along with the original patent application filed for us to study it.

Yes, we can, give us a call and provide us your email address so we can send this over to you.

You could start with a patent search to get a better idea of how patentable your invention may be if you decide to file a patent app, and it may also help you think of ways to make your invention more unique before applying for a patent app. Let us know when you're ready to start. We're here live Monday-Friday. Visit our website and chat with us or call us.

A provisional patent can "protect" your idea in the sense that it saves the date with the patent office, until you file the non-provisional patent application. The key is that you must file the non-provisional before the provisional expires for the provisional to continue to "protect" you. Read over this in depth article on how it works: https://www.thoughtstopaper.com/blog/understanding-provisional-patent-applications/ Then, if any further questions, give us a ring. We're happy to chat!

Give us a call and we'll be happy to tell you about our process. We're here Monday-Friday 10AM-7PM Eastern Time, 800-919-2493.

If you can explain it well to us so we have an idea of what it will look like, we can draw up a concept drawing for you to be included in a patent application. Give us a call to get acquainted, then email us your details and we can get started.

Absolutely. Give us a call or send us an email and we'll go through the process.

Fill out the get started form on our website to submit your invention details, then we'll review and reach out to you with the paperwork to complete. Or, give us a call 800-919-2493 and do the same process live with one of our paralegals. Basically, we need your invention details so we can review it, then send you the paperwork to get started.

Linda, please give us a call or email us with your application number so we can look up your information. We'll then send you the paperwork necessary to get this started.

The fees we quote are the total fees for preparing and filing a patent application. There are no hidden fees. However, there are other steps required to eventually get a patent which are not covered. For example, if you file a provisional patent app, you eventually will want to file a non-provisional full patent app which is an additional service in the future. Further, our provisional patent app service includes a set amount of consultation time with our patent attorneys and agents. If you have a lot of questions and exceed the time, then they start billing by time but we'll let you know before billable time starts. Give us a call and we can go over the process in more detail.