Patent Patent Application (PPA) Filing FAQ

Questions:

• My drawings are in word. How do I upload them?
• Can I use the Provisional Patent Application for business methods or design patents?
• Can I make changes to my Provisional Patent Application, even though it's already filed?
• Is my invention protected if I have a "patent pending"?
• Does Nolo have a Regular Patent Application package?
• How do I upload images in the Provisional Patent Application module?
• My question is not answered here.

Answer:

My drawings are in word. How do I upload them?

You can save your Word document as an html file, which will convert your Word document images to .gif files - an acceptable format for your Provisional Patent Application. Save each of the drawings separately and upload them into your Provisional Patent Application interview.