Utility Patent Applications (Non-Provisional Patent Applications)- A utility patent protects a new and useful invention, and is the most common type of patent issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Utility patents protect the functional aspects of your invention and are used to prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention.
- In order to start the examination process with the USPTO, a non-provisional patent application must be filed.
- Once filed, the owner of the non-provisional patent application may immediately start labeling their invention “Patent Pending”.
- We provide complete application preparation services (written description, claims, and drawings), and start to finish patent prosecution before the USPTO.
- To begin the process of filing a utility patent application, contact us today and schedule your initial consultation.
Design Patent Applications
- A design patent protects the ornamental design, or (non-functional) visual features, of an invention. Design patents are most suited for protecting products whose value, at least in part, is based on their aesthetics.
- Once filed, the owner of the design patent application may immediately start labeling their invention “Patent Pending”.
- We provide complete application preparation services (written description, claim, and drawings), and start to finish patent prosecution before the USPTO.
- To begin the process of filing a design patent application, contact us today and schedule your initial consultation.
Provisional Patent Applications
- A provisional patent application includes a written description and drawings of an invention but must be followed by a utility patent application (i.e., a non-provisional patent application) within 1 year.
- Once filed, the owner of the provisional patent application may immediately start labeling their invention “Patent Pending”. A provisional patent application will never be examined but it is useful for establishing the ever important “date of invention”.
- A provisional patent application is generally filed by inventors and businesses when more time is needed to develop and market an invention.
- Fees associated with filing and preparation are reduced.
- To begin the process of filing a provisional patent application, contact us today and schedule your initial consultation.
Patentability Search (Novelty Search)
- A search of the prior art, including U.S. and foreign patents and published patent applications, for a public disclosure of an inventive concept identical to the client’s invention.
- To request a patentability search for your invention(s), contact us today and schedule your initial consultation.
International Patent Applications (PCT Patent Applications)
- A single “international patent application” filed under the PCT allows the applicant to seek protection in 148 countries.
- We provide complete application preparation services (written description, claims, and drawings) and will file your PCT application with the USPTO.
- We also offer start to finish patent prosecution before the USPTO for PCT applications entering the national stage in the United States.
- To begin the process of filing a PCT application, contact us today and schedule your initial consultation.
Contact us today at (770) 310-6489 and schedule an initial consultation to discuss how we can help you protect your invention.
Asgaard Patent Services, LLC
F. Wayne Thompson, Jr.
Registered U.S. Patent Agent