First to File: Why Filing Your Patent Fast Matters

Since 2013 the United States follows a first-inventor-to-file system. When two people independently create the same invention, the earlier effective filing date generally wins.

Disclosure risks

Public disclosures, sales and some presentations can start deadlines or become prior art. Many countries have no grace period at all.

The provisional advantage

A provisional application lets you secure a date quickly and then refine the invention for 12 months.

Do not trade quality for speed

A fast filing only helps if it describes the invention fully. Include details, alternatives and drawings.

Move first

GetQuickPatent turns your description into a complete provisional draft in minutes so you can file sooner, with optional assisted filing in Patent Center.