Whether you already have a provisional application or are starting directly with a non-provisional, Patentext Services prepares the application through a structured workflow led by a USPTO-registered patent agent.
Patentext Services are delivered through the Patentext platform. A paid Discovery plan, starting at $30/month, is required while your application is active.
A non-provisional application enters examination at the USPTO and defines the protection your company is asking for — the goal shouldn't be to simply secure any patent, but to pursue protection that reflects what is actually valuable about the invention and useful to the business.
That means looking beyond the product as it exists today. A strong application should account for how the technology may develop, where competitors may try to work around it, and which parts of the invention deserve the most attention.
Patentext helps your team build from an existing provisional or begin with a direct non-provisional filing, then shape the application around the technical advantage you want to preserve.
Patentext Services builds on the structured invention record and provisional application already prepared through our platform.
Best for: Companies approaching the 12-month deadline for a Patentext Services-prepared provisional.
Once your team completes Patentext's guided conversion intake, Patentext Services reviews your provisional application that was prepared by another firm, practitioner, or internal team. Your assigned USPTO-registered patent agent then develops it into a complete non-provisional filing.
Best for: Companies with an existing provisional that was not prepared through Patentext.
Your team completes Patentext's guided invention intake, provides relevant technical materials, and works with your assigned patent agent to develop the disclosure and claims.
Best for: Companies ready to begin directly with a full non-provisional application.
If you are converting a Patentext-drafted provisional, the structured invention record is already connected and ready to use. For external provisionals or direct filings, subscribe to the Patentext platform and complete the guided onboarding and invention intake.
Get started in PatentextA USPTO-registered patent agent reviews the invention record and provisional application (if applicable) and develops a claim strategy. If any outstanding questions remain, they will reach out for clarification.
The patent agent prepares the non-provisional application — including the independent and dependent claims, detailed description, abstract, and drawings — using the structured invention record and claim strategy. Your team reviews the draft for technical accuracy and completeness. Patentext Services incorporates revisions and prepares the final application package.
Once your team approves the application, Patentext Services prepares the filing package and submits it electronically to the USPTO. You receive the filing confirmation and application number. The application enters the USPTO examination queue.
After filing, the application enters the USPTO examination queue. Patentext keeps the filing connected to the invention record in your workspace. The average examination timeline is 18-30 months from filing, though the timeline varies by technology area and examination backlog. The USPTO offers options to speed up examination, which may be appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
| Boutique patent firm | AI-only or DIY | Patentext | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $7,000-$15,000+, depending on complexity and scope | Usually lowest upfront cost, but practitioner review and claims drafting are not included | $4,000-$5,000 service fee + platform access from $30/month |
| Who prepares the application? | Patent attorney or registered patent agent | You or your team | USPTO-registered patent agent |
| Are claims drafted by a practitioner? | Yes | — | ✓ |
| Are drafting, revisions, and USPTO filing included? | Varies by engagement | — | ✓ |
| Are standard USPTO filing fees included? | Varies | — | ✓ |
A non-provisional patent application is a formal U.S. patent application that is examined by the USPTO. Unlike a provisional application, a non-provisional includes formal patent claims and is the application that can ultimately issue as an enforceable patent. It establishes the full public record of the invention and defines the legal scope of the patent through its claims.
A provisional patent application is not examined by the USPTO and cannot become an issued patent on its own. It establishes an early filing date and gives the applicant up to 12 months to file a corresponding non-provisional. A non-provisional application is examined by the USPTO, requires formal patent claims, and is the application that can issue as a patent. The claims of a non-provisional determine the scope of protection.
Patentext Services charges $4,000 to convert a Patentext-drafted provisional application into a non-provisional, and $5,000 for non-provisional applications based on an externally drafted provisional or filed directly without a prior provisional.
Both prices include claims drafting by a USPTO-registered patent agent, the full specification, patent drawings, company review, electronic filing with the USPTO, and applicable standard USPTO filing fees for qualifying small-entity matters.
Yes. Patentext Services are delivered through the Patentext platform, so a paid workspace is required while your application is active. Discovery plans start at $30 per month and are billed separately from the non-provisional application service fee. The workspace gives your team and the assigned patent agent one place to complete the invention record, develop the claim strategy, review the application draft, manage filing details, and track examination status.
Your non-provisional application is prepared by a USPTO-registered patent agent using Patentext's AI-enabled drafting workflow.
The Patentext platform supports structured invention capture and drafting, while a registered practitioner from Patentext Services directs the claim strategy and remains responsible for the application.
Patentext Services non-provisional application service includes: review of the provisional application and structured invention record (if converting), or a guided invention intake for direct filings; claim strategy development with a USPTO-registered patent agent; full claims drafting including independent and dependent claims; the complete specification, abstract, and all required patent drawings; company review and revisions; preparation and electronic filing with the USPTO; and applicable standard USPTO filing fees for qualifying small-entity matters.
Yes. Converting a provisional to a non-provisional is one of the most common uses of this service. If Patentext Services drafted the original provisional, the structured invention record is already connected to the platform and provides a stronger starting point for the non-provisional drafting. Conversions of Patentext Services-drafted provisionals are priced at $4,000.
Patentext Services can also prepare a non-provisional application based on a provisional drafted by another agent or attorney. In that case, you can upload the existing provisional application to the Patentext platform and go through a guided intake to develop the structured invention record before drafting begins. Non-provisional applications based on externally drafted provisionals or filed directly without a prior provisional are priced at $5,000.
The timeline depends on the complexity of the invention, the scope of the claims, your team's responsiveness during review stages, and current practitioner capacity.
Yes. The service fee includes applicable standard USPTO filing fees based on small entity status. Additional or non-standard fees — such as excess claim fees, excess page fees, or track one prioritized examination fees — are not included.
A formal prior art search and written patentability opinion are not included in the standard non-provisional application service. Patentext Services will consider technical context and information supplied by your team when preparing the application and developing the claim strategy and can advise on whether a search is needed or recommended.
Yes. Your company can use Patentext for specific filings, invention capture, drafting support, or portfolio overflow while continuing to work with existing counsel on other matters. Responsibilities should be clearly defined before work begins.
The Patentext platform combines structured invention capture, purpose-built AI, and the judgment of a USPTO-registered patent agent to turn your technical work into a stronger non-provisional application — without traditional law firm cost or delay.
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