PCT Application: A Complete Guide

INTERNATIONAL PATENT FILING PCT Application Complete Guide for Startups and Inventors Understand what a PCT application is, how the process works, when to use it, and what to know before national phase filing. For startups and inventors, protecting an invention in one country is already a major decision. Protecting the same invention across the United […]

Patent Search Before Filing

Complete Guide to Patent Search Before Filing in the USA A patent search before filing helps identify prior art, reduce filing risks, and make better patent decisions. This guide explains everything inventors, startups, and businesses need to know. Novel Patent Services July 06, 2026 15 min read Filing a patent application in the USA without […]

Patent Filing Cost in USA 2026

PATENT FILING Patent Filing Cost in USA 2026: Complete Fee Breakdown Understanding the true cost of filing a patent in the USA helps inventors and businesses plan better, avoid surprises, and protect their innovations strategically. This guide breaks down every USPTO fee, hidden cost, and key factor that impacts your total patent filing investment in […]

Provisional vs Non-Provisional Patent Application

PATENT FILING Provisional vs Non-Provisional Patent Application: Key Differences Explained Choosing between a provisional and non-provisional patent application is one of the first important decisions an inventor, startup, or business may face when protecting a new invention. A provisional application can help establish an early filing date, while a non-provisional application starts the formal USPTO […]