atenting an idea can be expensive, but the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offers a massive discount that many inventors overlook. It is called Micro Entity Status, and if you qualify, you can receive 75% off most patent fees. According to my calculations, this designation could save you over $3,900 during the life […]
In this short post we will cover how to get a provisional patent using the latest rules and tips for 2026. For anyone new around here, filing a provisional patent application (PPA) is a strategic way to secure a “patent pending” status for 12 months. While it is less formal than a non-provisional application, you […]
Over the past few weeks the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is sending clear, encouraging signals that software patents are very much alive and moving into more friendly territory.
Filing a provisional patent application is often the smartest (and cheapest) first step in protecting a new idea. It gives you “patent pending” status and a 12-month head start to file a non-provisional (full) utility patent application— without needing formal claims or fancy (formal) patent drawings. But even though it’s called a “simplified” filing, you […]
Understanding the patent process is essential for new inventors. This is a short overview of the inventing and patent process
Starting January 19, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will implement significant fee adjustments that impact inventors and entrepreneurs like us. On average we are expecting a 7.5% fee increase in the cost to patent an idea although certain types of patent filings will see higher prices.