Provisional Patent Application Drafting Guide: Software/Computer Tech

Thinking about filing a provisional patent application for software or computer inventions? In this video, patent attorney Dylan Adams (author of Patents Demystified) breaks down everything you need to know to avoid the biggest mistakes inventors make when drafting provisionals. You’ll learn: ✅ The difference between provisional vs. non-provisional patent applications ✅ Why software and computer-implemented inventions can be especially tricky ✅ What NOT to focus on (like writing in “legalese” or obsessing over claims) ✅ What you MUST include to secure priority rights and protect your invention ✅ How to use figures, flowcharts, and detailed descriptions to maximize protection ✅ Tips for avoiding limiting language that can kill your patent rights later Whether you’re an inventor, engineer, startup founder, or entrepreneur, this guide will help you write a provisional patent application that actually matters—instead of one that the USPTO will accept but provides zero real protection ****** MECHANICAL / PHYSICAL / CONSUMER PRODUCTS ****** Want to learn how to draft a provisional related to mechanical, physical and consumer products? Check out this video: products https://youtu.be/QZhP0X4LVcc Additional Patent Resources: - My best-selling book, Patents Demystified: https://amzn.to/2MX5le9 - The top book on licensing your idea or invention: https://amzn.to/3tDLSib (One Simple Idea by Stephen Key) - When to file a patent application: https://www.dwt.com/blogs/startup-law-blog/2020/08/when-to-file-startup-patent-application - Is software patentable: https://www.dwt.com/blogs/startup-law-blog/2020/11/how-to-patent-software - My appearance on CNBC’s “The Profit” with Marcus Lemonis: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2019/11/08/coco-taps-owner-reviews-their-pending-patent-with-marcus-lemonis.html Gear Used to Make This Video: Panasonic LUMIX GH7 - https://amzn.to/3ZiaYom Neewer 230W Video Light - https://amzn.to/3Zrln18 Godox Softbox - https://amzn.to/3VmxHOU Aputure Amaran RGB Tube Lights - https://amzn.to/49n84mX Shure SM58 Microphone - https://amzn.to/4icAvYN Panasonic LUMIX DMW-XLR2 XLR Mic Adaptor - https://amzn.to/3ZAXULW Shure SM57 Windscreen - https://amzn.to/49hPpsx Neewer LED Panel Light - https://amzn.to/3VZwPNn StudioFX Rim/Back Light - https://amzn.to/3GLSZ1u ***** DISCLAIMER: Information in this video is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. The law can change and the information in this video may be outdated, so you should always consult an attorney regarding your specific issues in view of the current state of the law. ****** 00:00 Intro - Learning to Draft A Provisional Patent Application 00:53 Provisional vs. Non-Provisional Patent Applications 01:52 You Only Get Credit For What You Describe in The Provisional Patent Application 02:56 What NOT to Focus On When Drafting A Provisional Patent Application 06:25 What to REALLY Focus On When Drafting A Provisional Patent Application 09:21 Drafting Drawings & Figures For A Provisional Patent Application 12:14 Drafting The Detailed Description For A Provisional Patent Application 16:32 Title, Background, Summary and Claim For A Provisional Patent Application 19:40 Important Additional Details For A Provisional Patent Application 22:17 Removing Limiting Language In A Provisional Application 24:55 Final Formatting & Filing of A Provisional Application