Confused about provisional vs. non-provisional patents? Here’s a clear, practical breakdown of what each one does, what it costs, and which you should file first.
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You’ve been working on your invention for months — maybe years. You’ve sketched it out, maybe built a prototype, and you’re pretty sure nobody’s done this before. But when you Google “how to patent my invention,” the numbers hit hard: Patent attorney consultation: $300-600/hour Prior art search: $1,000-2,500 Provisional patent application: $3,000-5,000 Non-provisional patent: $8,000-15,000+ […]