A complete guide to patent filing. File with confidence and align your patent strategy with your business goals.
Filing your first patent is an exciting moment. The choice between a provisional and a non-provisional application shapes cost, enforceability, speed, and how investors evaluate your work. In today’s first-to-file system, timing matters. This guide explains when to file a provisional patent, when to go straight to a non-provisional patent, and how to tie the decision to go to market strategy and fundraising.