When to Consider a Provisional Patent
After you invent something, it can take time to get it onto the market. Maybe you need to find the right developer or manufacturer if you do not have the resources to produce your invention yourself. Perhaps you’re not yet sure if there is even a market audience for your product and you want to get opinions from professionals. In either situation, shopping your product will most likely involve revealing the details of your invention. If you do not have the necessary intellectual property protections, this can allow other parties to take your idea and produce it on their own. Inventors often obtain patents to protect their ownership of their design or idea. However, applying for a patent is a complex process that can take time and be costly. If…