Patent Process Questions

I’ve tried to answer many of the most common questions I receive about the patent process. Hopefully this helps clarify things for you. If you have additional questions or would like to speak with me directly, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

• How do I patent my invention?
• How long does it take to get a patent?
• How can I speed up the patent process?
• What does it mean to be “patent pending”?
• What is a provisional patent application?
• Should I file a provisional patent application?
• What is prior art?
• What is a priority date, and what does it mean to maintain pendency?
• What are divisionals, continuations, and continuations-in-part?