Provisional Patent Application Attorneys in Miami

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A provisional patent application secures your filing date with the USPTO for 12 months — without requiring the full claims and formal requirements of a non-provisional application. It gives you time to refine your invention, test market viability, and prepare a complete application, while allowing you to use the term "Patent Pending." At Sanchelima & Associates, P.A., we have filed patent applications since 1977.

Provisional Patent Services We Provide

  • Provisional patent application drafting and filing
  • Invention disclosure preparation
  • Prior art analysis
  • Transition to non-provisional patent application
  • PCT filing strategy from provisional
  • Portfolio planning for multiple inventions

Why Choose Sanchelima & Associates, P.A.

Intellectual property matters demand specialized legal expertise. For nearly 50 years, Sanchelima & Associates, P.A. has helped businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators protect their trademarks, patents, and copyrights while providing experienced representation in intellectual property disputes.

Our boutique approach ensures every client receives personalized attention backed by deep technical and legal knowledge.

What sets us apart:

  • Top quality work
  • Superior client satisfaction
  • In-depth engineering experience
  • State-of-the-art resources
  • Competitive rates
  • Everyone in our staff speaks English and Spanish

Whether you need to protect your intellectual property, register a trademark or patent, or resolve an IP dispute, our experienced attorneys are ready to provide trusted guidance every step of the way.

Our office is fully equipped with advanced IT and conference facilities. Speak with our Miami patent or trademark attorneys for expert guidance. We use a computerized docketing system to ensure all filings and deadlines with the USPTO are met promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a provisional patent application?

    A lower-cost initial filing with the USPTO that establishes a priority date and allows you to use "Patent Pending" for 12 months. It is never examined and does not become a patent on its own — it must be followed by a non-provisional application.

  • How long does provisional patent protection last?

    Exactly 12 months from the filing date. After that period, you must file a non-provisional application or the provisional expires and your priority date is lost.

  • Does a provisional patent expire if I don't file a non-provisional?

    Yes. If you do not file a non-provisional application within 12 months, the provisional abandons automatically and cannot be revived. The priority date is permanently lost.

  • Can I claim "Patent Pending" with a provisional application?

    Yes. From the moment the provisional is filed, you may legally mark your product or communications as "Patent Pending." This deters competitors and signals that protection is in process.

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