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LegalZoom Patent Pending Service
1. Complete questionnaire & submit drawings
Simply answer a series of straightforward questions. Once complete, you'll be asked to purchase LegalZoom's Patent Pending Service and submit sketches of your invention. You will also have the option of purchasing our Professional Technical Illustration Service.
2. LegalZoom conducts a comprehensive search
LegalZoom will search for published patents in your field of invention and prepare a custom report for your review.
3. A White + Quinn attorney reviews your application
A White + Quinn attorney will review your application and suggest ways you can improve it. Then you can revise or edit your application before you proceed, potentially saving you thousands of dollars.
4. LegalZoom secures "patent pending" status
We file your completed Provisional Application for Patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Once filed, you can legally label your invention "patent pending."
White + Quinn Attorney Service Package
1. Consult with your White + Quinn attorney
A White + Quinn attorney will examine your completed Provisional Application and make a final determination of patentability. Then you can choose to purchase a White + Quinn Attorney Service Package and enjoy a one-on-one attorney consultation.
2. A White + Quinn attorney prepares your application
Your White + Quinn Attorney works with you to prepare, revise and review the Claims Section of your full patent application. Through their full-service law firm, White + Quinn files your completed application with the USPTO.
3. The USPTO reviews your patent application
The USPTO assigns a patent examiner to review your application and determine whether to award a patent. This process can take up to 24 months.
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