Can I file a provisional application electronically?
Can I file a provisional application electronically?
Yes, you can file a provisional application electronically through the USPTO’s Electronic Filing System (EFS-Web). The MPEP 201.04 states:
“Applicants can file provisional applications electronically using EFS-Web or Patent Center.”
Electronic filing offers several advantages, including:
- Immediate confirmation of receipt
- Potential for reduced filing fees
- Faster processing times
- 24/7 availability
To file electronically, you’ll need to prepare your application documents in the appropriate format and submit them through the USPTO’s EFS-Web system or Patent Center.
For more information on EFS-Web, visit: EFS-Web.
For more information on electronic filing, visit: electronic filing.
For more information on Patent Center, visit: Patent Center.
For more information on provisional application, visit: provisional application.
Topics:
MPEP 200 - Types and Status of Application; Benefit and Priority,
MPEP 201 - Types of Applications,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure