We are very excited to announce that the Patent HacksâĒ Learning Center now covers provisional patent applications (PPA)! This expansion includes 3 new chapters of content and 1 new section. We understand that provisional patent applications are very important to our users and we wanted to bring them the same type of guidance that we provide for utility patent applications. We are sure that our users will enjoy the new provisional content and we look forward to continuing to expand our content in the future. The new provisional patent application (PPA) content can be found in the following areas:
Drafting
- Ch. 13 Provisional Patent Application
- Sec. 1 PPA Requirements
- Sec. 2 Different Ways To Use A PPA
- Sec. 3 Provisional vs. Utility
Filing
- Ch. 4 Forms
- Sec. 15 Cover Sheet (Form SB/16)
- Ch. 7 Provisional Patent Application Requirements
- Sec. 1 Electronic Filing
- Sec. 2 Paper Filing
- Ch. 8 Provisional Filing Process
- Sec. 1 Prepare Your Patent Application Materials
- Sec. 2 Getting Started
- Sec. 3 Electronic Filing
- Sec. 4 Paper Filing