PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATION: Updated EFS Web Screen Assisted Walk -Through / Spring of 2023
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My man… I never comment on TH-cam videos, but I just want to say, thank you so much. You made it super clear, easy, and straightforward. I would’ve lost my mind trying to figure this out. Perfect timing for me. I got it filed in under 30 minutes with this video. You’re awesome!
@mattjones7499... Thanx Matt. I realize that...It took me forever to figure this out the first time I went to file my own PPA, so I thought that I would share it w/ you guys.
@@worldclassinventors So I also realized I messed up. I got a letter in the mail stating that I didn't include figures that I talked about in my specification. The paperwork shows I can file a petition if I believe I did actually include them, but I think I totally forgot.
1. How can I log back in to see exactly what I filed and
2. If I did indeed forget it, is there a path for me to add it? Nothing in the paperwork says I have this option. I'm not sure what this means for me going forward.
@@mattjones7499 I'm assuming you are talking about a non-Provisional app. if so, call the Ombuds Office, they can look at your entire Wrapper file... In this case, you have 2 months to resubmit your drawings w/o a late fee.
Make sure your drawings of professional quality & that your Detailed Preferred Embodiments are spot-on!
www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/support-centers/patents-ombuds-office
@@worldclassinventors No, I'm talking about my provisional application. I'm surprised they even caught it, I thought they never even looked at provisionals. From googling around it looks like I just have to refile.
@@mattjones7499... ok that simplifies matters. I submitted my drawings in my Specification file, along w/ both photos and images... no problems. However I do not believe drawings are even required.... just like your claims are not required. I could go on adnauseam because you have a few options, the best thing for you, is to call the Ombuds office and speak w/ a specialist.
Thank you, Sir!!!!! I am a registered user and I have been at odds in attempting a new file, three long nights of countless and endless error codes, attempted multiple times, at least 10 each, via all three upload methods to no avail. Following this video, I was able to finally have them accept the uploads!!!!!! Sincerest appreciation for the video! Cheers!!!
@matthewlyon7184 ... thanx alot for the feed back, glad I could help! I emailed you both of my eBooks take them for a spin.
Rarely comment on a video - thank you very much sir, saved me hours of time wish I'd searched for your video earlier. It is not an intuitive process!
@Zypherkiwi... Thanx very much... you are correct! The PTO's processes are not intuitive whatsoever, that's why I did it for you guys.
Another excellent walk through.
Magie Emmy... thank you glad to help!
Greetings Stephen,
For the SB/16-EFS-Web coversheet, all you need to do is download it and open it up in Adobe Acrobat then it should work for you. Thank you for the very straightforward content!
Very Respectfully,
-Noah
type in on your seach engine, SB16 an a fillable PDF will apear... fill itout apropriately.
@@worldclassinventors Great content - but what I think they are saying is that under the Provisional Patent Application - there is a second line by date - the one you used that didnt work was dated 2/2022. There is another one right under there dated 12/22 and is downloadable
great video
You’re a hero!
thanx for the kind words, glad to help!
Thank you this wad awesome information about the PPA.
WOW, Steve, what a blessing you are. I’m not quite ready to file my provisional yet. I think I’ll need to go through your video several times. I’m sitting here with my phone to my right and computer in front . Several times you seemed to exhibit a serious frustration with the USPTO and their inability to make this website accessible to,…. well, almost anyone. Your workarounds are just fantastic! I will be ultimately using this video to file my provisional. God bless you sir!!
@nouveau53... thanx for the kind words, hope it helps you. 2 machines going at once works best for someone like me as well!
Thank you so much for pulling this together - it helps a ton! Just a note that as of 1/17/2024 it looks like the USPTO converted to DOCX format which seems to change the process a bit.
@russic ... thanx Russ I'm aware and will do an update. But at least you get the idea.
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@Toni_FamilyFun... Hi Toni, thanx for the kind words, glad to help!
I greatly appreciate your comprehensive guidance provided throughout. At the 12:30 mark, upon clicking on "Apply for a Patent," I am redirected to a different page than the one shown here. not sure if anyone else facing the same issue. This discrepancy suggests that the website may have undergone updates.
Thank heaven this showed up in my TH-cam feed. Recently visited patent office page😵💫. Where to even start, though I knew I was looking for provisional. Thank you for taking the time and effort to show the way.❤
@UncommonEyes... you are welcome. Initially, I wasn't even going to do a series on this topic... who knew.
@UncommonEyes... you are welcome. Initially, I wasn't even going to do a series on this topic... who knew.
great guidance, thanks a lot !
I swear this came at the perfect moment. I just found your channel (subscribed).
Amazing work thank you for your help!
Aurora Disney... thanx alot! If you want amazing, email and I'll send you my WCI eBook, it will open up the spectrum of inventing for you.
@@worldclassinventors I am trying to license my invention and reaching out to companies starting next week. Any advice?
Aurora... watch this... I wouldn't do it, th-cam.com/video/-VUIOG6cJjM/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much World Class Investors your walk through was immensely helpful when doing my PPA and I could not thank you enough for this
@taopaille-paille4992.... you are welcome, it's a crazy system they have
Superb invaluable work allowed my to file with only a few hours work. You should think about doing explanation videos for many things, you have a wonderful talent for precisely and slowly explaining complex things.
@anthonysweeney7636... anthony, so glad I could help you & what a very kind thing to say. If you are looking for that kind of explaination on inventing and marketing, drop me an email and I will send you an E- version of my Hand Book for free.
Thank you for the time, patience and genuine interest in educating us. The website has changed and now you are asked to have a registration on the patent centre. I will be grateful if you can guide me and the others on how to file.
I have to to a video on the PTO's new DOX system... coming soon.
@@worldclassinventors will be much appreciated
@@mahaibrahim7594 hopefully this week
@@worldclassinventors I think we need to register now, do you think that will be an issue for people outside the US?
From what I understand in order to use the new DOX system you have to be a registerd user first.
Stephen, Thanks so much for the great video series. I started this week with your videos from a year ago and now going through the updated videos. A BIG help for sure! Now on to How to become a registered user. Thanks again! John
@Johngtaxi... thanx... much more to come. Free eBook in the link below!
Wow! Extremely informative step by step and helping us to bypass the things that will stress us out! A lot cheaper than all the other websites who ask you to pay them to do it. I plan to give it a closer look tomorrow as it is bedtime where I live. Thanks so much!
@49Macman... thanx for the comment... much cheaper by far! Free information by someone who's actually an Inventor and made a few coins from it... plus free books on the subject... not too shaby.
Thanks, just followed through and got a provisional filed.
Machinist... way to go!
This was exceptionally clear. Thank you.
Pablo Griswald... thank you for the feedback, sort of a complicated process.
I have a question. The USPTO has retired the EFS-Web and Private PAIR as of Nov 15th, 2023. How can I submit my patent now?
Very good question, I've tried two online authoring setups and neither syncs with the new patent center system. Can one still file by snail mail?
Thank you for this!
Everything... thanx glad to do it...
Hi, Great Video! I don't think the SB/16 form and the Application Data Sheet (ADS) are the same thing. So the box probably doesn't need to be checked if you don't have an ADS. @ 9:11 Plus it does say $60 for Micro Entity.
@Adam-kg7ng but they are both correct :here are 2 links..
www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/sb0016.pdfwww.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/fees-and-payment/uspto-fee-schedule
@@worldclassinventors thank you for the reply. It’s really great that you try to guide people new to the process. I submitted my ppa a couple weeks ago with help, in part, from you!
hi,thanks.
Helps a lot.
I have a mental disability where it could take me years to figure this out and even if someone helps me it may take years. This means a lot to me. Im very close to getting out one of my many inventions.
I was born in Point Pleasant NJ. 1409 Cypress. I used to go to Chrystal chiroropractic. I moved to Wall.
I have invention ideas for dogs if you would like to go in on them with me.
@ericmol5698... so glad i could help you, thanx.
First off, thank you very, very much for navigating us through this insanity. Next, I would like to ask if I need to use drawings when I have many photos of my product? My product is a Martial Arts/Boxing Striking Pad, that is sewn together like most striking pads are. The description of the product that I have to write out, do I spell out how the product works, how it's used? Or, do I need to write out how the product is assembled? Thank you so much again, you are doing an incredible job, and your videos are gems!
Iron & Silk... thanx for your kind words. You can use your photos, images and line drawings as well. Describe your product, what it is, what it does and why it is more novel than what is already available. Describe what is is made out of, its components and how you might manufacture it.
If there are any trade secrets, do not include them. Do not include your claims.
@@worldclassinventors Wow Stephen, thanks for the quick reply! Awesome!
@@TheIronandSilk
I just happen to be on TH-cam when u asked, take care and don't forget to subscribe.
Good morning. Do you have a video on Applying for international trademark with the mirco application?
sorry, I have no idea, call the PTO help desk.
ok Thank you@@worldclassinventors
@TheUnknownLyricist.. ok you got it.
Excellent video and really appreciate you taking time out to explain everything in so much detail. I had one question: I am filing a provisional utility patent along with two other joint inventors, so in the Web ADS should I electronically sign for all three of us? As in just type /First Name Last Name/ for all of us? Also, in the cover sheet SB/16, there is a space to list all the inventors but the signature is only for one person. So should I submit 3 cover sheets for all the joint inventors or just submit one SB/16 with my signature? We are all individuals (micro entities), so I will submit three forms for the micro entity status, correct? Any guidance would be super appreciated! Again, thanks for this wealth of information as we try to break our heads on the USPTO website!
@kudekar... as you correctly pointed out....
Here is the SB16 link. www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/sb0016.pdf
The very first order of business listed on the top of this form is....
List of Inventors. So list them, all of them including yourself. Scolling down it asks for only one address, so that is for you, the person filling out the form.
Page 2, bottom of form...
There is space for only one signatory, and in this case that would be you.
You may sign electronically / XXX KUDEKAR/ . There is no need to submit 3 cover sheets.
REMEMBER... you are memorializing your idea here. This document is machine read only, no human reads it. Its purpose is to establish a priority date which will expire in 365 days unless you submit a non- Provisional application.
Inventors oath: 35 USC 15
ttps://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/35/115
@@worldclassinventors That's super awesome!! You just saved me a ton of headache. Your clarity, patience and explanations are always spot on! Thanks so much for taking time out to explain. I'll recommend your channel to whoever asks me about patent filings with USPTO!
@@kudekar Thanx alot kudekar.
The USPTO is a very complicated affair. Send me an email and I'll send you my Ebook on inventing.
@@worldclassinventors That's awesome I will email you get a copy of your book. BTW, I also saw that the patent cover sheet has a newer version and an older version of the form (the one which you show in your video). Which would you recommend to file? Again, thanks so much for taking time out on a Sunday to answer queries! Really appreciate it!!
@@kudekar if they have a newer one use it, but I am sure the old one is fine until they totally replace it.
Mine is saying at the patents.. apply for a patent, that EFS-Web no longer available. Only file online at patent center or patent application initiatives. I'm in the USA. Did they change something aince your video? I am signed in as an account. I'm so confused now.....
Not sure what went wrong but at point 16:50 in the video after you click continue, there's only two tabs available: Unregistered eFilers and Please Read Announcements. Your screen has Attach Documents but that's not an option now after clicking continue.
Nevermind, just a glitch in their system!
Just in time, thank you. Quick question, I'm currently in the talks with a Chinese company to build my first prototype. I'm almost done finishing my patent but I was wondering if I should even rush with finishing the patent before sending all the files, 3d animation etc to the company. What are your thoughts on this ? Thank you
@BusinessVentura.... Question... Does the Peoples Republic respect US IP law? You should find the answer for that one first. About you being in a hurry, "Don't rush in where Angels fear to tread." The game you are about to play is filled w/ thieves marauders.
@@p.m.77 .. thanx right back at you.
That adobe file that wouldn't load will indeed load if you download it to your device and open it in the device viewer instead of trying to view it in the browser
I am at 23:50 of your video. I am confused on the Specification for,. I did not recall downloading a specification form. Kindly, where do I locate that. Thank you.
Is that my drawings?
@dgulovsen5... there are only 2 forms to file, the SB15A if you earn under $212,352 annually www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/sb0015a.pdf & the SB16 form www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/sb0016.pdf The specifiaction is what you are documenting about your invention.
Ive got a question. First I’d like to thank you. Exceptional job. So I am uploading my PDF documents to show the drawings of my device. The PDFs will not upload and they have the red error emblem saying the file size is too large. But those files are actually smaller than even the PDF for the patent application cover sheet. I just can’t figure it out. I have saved it several different ways as a PDF and still nothing. Any insight from anyone on this? Thank you so much. Very much appreciated.
@onlybestproducts.... Call for help... SEE th-cam.com/video/87J-VeU1KiE/w-d-xo.html also all file names must NOT contain any spaces MUST be run-on phrases. Have your pictutres, images & line drawaings included in your Specification file, do not put in seperate file. Remembder this PPA is only to document your idea.
Hi man,
Thanks for your videos.
I have a question please...
I have submitted my PPA, and it's been almost 5 days, didn't receive anything... and specifically, no receipt.
Is that normal? I mean, how long it takes to receive your receipt? I checked my email multiple times and no receipt at all, or even anything related to the PPA submission.
Thanks again!
@ElegantAstronaut ... With the PTO there is no rhyme or reason sometimes w/ regard to their communications. My very best advice is to ALWAYS call them! SEE Video...
th-cam.com/video/87J-VeU1KiE/w-d-xo.html
I tried answering your last question "about subbmitting your claims in a PPA," but the YT program would not allow me to respond for some reason.
So my best answer: if the PTO doesn't require something, in this case claims in a PPA, leave it at that, sometimes less is more.
2 things: your PPA gets deleated in 1 years time if you do not follow up with a Non Provisional.
Also, your PPA gets abandoned in 60 days if you do not pay your fees OR any late fees due them. So call them!
@worldclassinventors Thanks so much for your response!
As for the previous comment, I deleted it since I watched multiple videos and found the answer, and I didn't submit the claims with the PPA, and I will do it with NPA.
I will definitely contact them now.
Thanks again!
@ElegantAstronaut ... With the PTO there is no rhyme or reason sometimes w/ regard to their communications. My very best advice is to ALWAYS call them! SEE Video...
th-cam.com/video/87J-VeU1KiE/w-d-xo.html
I tried answering your last question "about subbmitting your claims in a PPA," but the YT program would not allow me to respond for some reason.
So my best answer: if the PTO doesn't require something, in this case claims in a PPA, leave it at that, sometimes less is more.
2 things: your PPA gets deleated in 1 years time if you do not follow up with a Non Provisional.
Also, your PPA gets abandoned in 60 days if you do not pay your fees OR any late fees due them. So call them!
@@ElegantAstronaut OK that's great!
Many thanks 😊, love 👏 ❤️ and gratitude 🙏 Bless you God for your huge help .Hope to find a contact details to contact for renumetation / other .Will keep you in my heart !.
@lianam3262 ... my contact page will be found here: worldclassinventors.com/
Hello, I received conformation by mail. But in the packet there is a page that says Notice to file missing parts of provisional application. It saysI have 2 months to pay additional fees of 300.00. It says I must apply for micro entity status. I must file forms 37 CFR 1.29 and PTO/SB/15A and 15B. I thought that I had done that according to your instructions. Do I need to redo it? I have had an impossible time checking the status of my application on the USPTO site.
It says I did not sign the micro status form. I signed it with the forward slash then my name. I need to figure out how to fix it or upload a new form. Ugh. I just can't find where to go on the USPTO website to find my filed forms
@dgulovsen5 ....you have options..., watch my latest video th-cam.com/video/87J-VeU1KiE/w-d-xo.html or email me and we can get to the bottom of it.
Hello, is there a form equivalent to the SB-15A for someone who is a small entity filer that I have to submit?
@user-bf2hl7id7w... no there is not. When you've upoladed all of your files and it's time to pay, the PTO by default puts all filers in the small entity category, the filer has to manually change it to "micro" or "large" entity. Pay careful attention to the end of the video and you will see this.
Hello, I made it through the process with success. However, I never received a conformation email from them. When I log back in, I cannot find where it shows my patent filing information. Does this mean it did not go through properly?
@dgulovsen5... If they took your money it is most probable, that it went through. My email reciept took a couple of days before I recieved it. My hard copy took about 10 days to come. If you got all blue or yellow triangles and you checked your file uploads and there were no red triangles, you will be good.
@@worldclassinventors Thank you. I did get all blue and 1 yellow triangle and I believe my payment went through.
@@dgulovsen5 ... let me know when you get your reciepts
Where would you go to do drawings for your Patent
@cashjeff8168 www.jblpatent.com Jeremy Black is my patent draftsman and he is wonderful to work with, over 20 yrs experience, reasonably priced, look in the description below in my last 3 videos. highly recommend him!
Could that yellow triangle be due to spelling your middle name wrong on 'customer number' or 'correspondence address...???
@box3976 I don't have the answer for that... it just happens
🙏🏻
Sporenado... your welcome
Hello,
Do you know if there is a problem with the USPTO site. I can sign in but can't access the patent pending status. It always says page won't load. I have not received an email confirming my application yet and its been close to two weeks. I am hoping to get a customer number so I can submit my idea to a large company that requires that I file a patent first.
@dgulovsen5... you must take the time and effort and call the PTO. Here is the link: www.uspto.gov/patents/contact-patents
Remember, PPA's are memorialization of ideas, that could be filed as a Non Provisional patent app. at a later date, (up until 365 days, after which time your PPA is abandoned.)
A non Provisional patent application is not a patent either, because it is PENDING. Until such time that you recieve an actual Patent Grant w/ the requisite claims etc., you don't have a patent either. What you essentially have , is only an idea in the form of formal application that is on file w/ the USPTO and they are going to rule on it.
So, be careful when approching any Company until you have a real Patent Grant in hand.
Submitted patent, but was denied for micro-entity status due to the e-signature used "/" forward slash. Just an FYI for everyone, do not use the forward slash. Sign with an iPad or Print it out and Sign it! Typically "/s/" or "/Name/" is used for e-signature. But the process to file has completely changed now since EFS Web is gone and we can file electronically. E-signatures shouldnt be a problem!
EFS-Web and Private PAIR was retired and they're routing all apps through Patent Center.
@uwannadance1971 I'm aware of that thanx. I haven't made a new video on this change as of yet. I've been up to my eyebrows dealing w/ a non-provisional application that I have in the Office.
efs-web not longer available, replaced by patent center
The website is so finicky. One second an option for provisional cover sheet is available then reload the page and its gone..
@energieumbrella7140 ... Type in USPTO SB 16 fill it out online, then download it to a file folder. Same for the SB 15 A. Print them out, sign them manually, scan them back into the file that you are going to pull from when you upload those docs to the PPA
What are specifications?
@yah9489 I am going to send you a link to a very valuable published patent... patents.google.com/patent/US5318342A/en Tommy Bahama's folding beach chair... print it out. Colums 1-4 are the specification, which explains to "an individual of ordinary skill in the art" how to make this invention. The patent concludes with the claims, which are not part of the Specification. The Claims are the focal point of the invention which provides what is actually protected under USC 35 112. I sent you the link , that explains all of this, scroll down to § 112 I have it highlighted for you.
www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/mpep/mpep-9015-appx-l.html
@@worldclassinventors I just printed most of that out. Very helpful and takes much of my fear of screwing up my application. Thank You, Thank You.
@@yah9489 that's great! go get 'em.
Two machines is STELLAR advice...! that credit card outage thing is something NO business person in the REAL world could get away with and stay above water !
The PTO and the government create and break their own rules, it's their game to play..., that's if you want to... and by the way, I still want to. You see, a patent is the best calling card an entrepreneur can have to open doors or to raise capital, it is a hell of a slog, but totally worth it. My patents shortened my estimated work clock by 20+ years.
Thank you. Question. On the cover sheet, does every co-inventor name listed have to sign the cover sheet? Or just the person submitting the application?
@fjobe1... just the inventor submitting the form. However, there names must be included, look at the sheet carefully and will have confidence.
Stephen, I have tried looking for ways to reach out and contact you. I’m content to say I have a millionaire dollar idea. I have can’t find you on social media. Can you provide me an email to contact you.
@ZachariahPeter-tq7fm... look in the description below worldclassinventors.com/