Filing a provisional patent is probably the wisest choice you can make if you're unsure about your invention.
It is worth noting that the patent process is not so easy on the wallet. However, even though it can be costly, there are ways to get affordable patent protection. There is cheap protection with provisional patents. Continue on!
If you're still unsure you should file a provisional patent, you should first read this bit about filing a provisional patent application.
It's perfectly OK to be taken back by so much out there and not being sure what to do. Filing a provisional applicaiton might not be a big deal and it doesn't cost you much. But the process of filing a utility applicaiton is a very long journey and will take a significant amount of money to get yo started.
I just want to follow up on my past articles with something new. Take the time to research what it is you have to do, or what makes filing your patent worth the cost.
Too much information out there is cluttered and it can be overwhelming. I suggest you join a forum and talk to other inventors. I also suggest you find an informative site or company that provides you with step-by-step information on how to get a patent. Lastly, shop around and see which companies or firms offer what type of service for what price.
The internet is filled with great information. But so much information to go through can seem overwhelming. You need to speak with other inventors or better yet find a good dependable site that provides you with good, reliable information on the whole patent process. And don't forget to look around to see who can provide you with good quality service when you want to prepare and then file your patent applicaiton online.
There's a ton to take in. Is a provisional application ideal for you? do you know that provisional patents don't actually exist and that you will have to file a utility application in 1 year? or should you go straight for a utility app?
Even if you decide that filing a provisional patent application can wait, you will want to know your time limits and you better read about how to file your provisional patent online.