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Most provisional patents are useless.
We help you do it right.
A rushed, skinny filing can actually hurt you. Cloud Counsel translates your scattered thoughts into a structured invention disclosure that protects you later.
First to File Wins
The U.S. is a first-to-file system. Don't wait until you've built the product. Plant your flag early and secure your priority date.
Guided Discovery
Our AI asks you the exact questions a patent attorney would ask, pulling out the novel details that actually matter for protection.
Patent-Ready Output
Get a structured invention dossier ready for attorney review, prior art searching, or direct provisional filing preparation.
The Old Way vs. The Smart Way
Don't waste thousands of dollars paying a lawyer to organize your messy notes.
- Save Money: Hand your lawyer a structured dossier, not a napkin sketch.
- Save Time: Complete the discovery in 30 minutes instead of weeks of back-and-forth.
- Better Protection: AI ensures you don't forget alternate embodiments and key details.
Ready to secure your priority date?
Don't let someone else patent your idea first. Start your invention disclosure today in just 30 minutes.
Secure "patent pending" status in 3 easy steps
Navigating the patent process can be complex. We simplify it with professional guidance every step of the way.
Answer a few questions about your invention
We'll guide you through the process to ensure your application is complete.
Provide your own materials or get attorney help
Need help? Work with an illustrator for technical drawing.
We'll e-file your application with the USPTO
Once filed, you'll immediately receive "patent pending" status.
Unmatched Value
Traditional law firms often charge exorbitant fees just to get started. Cloud Counsel provides the same rigorous protection at a fraction of the cost, making patent protection accessible to every inventor.
- Transparent flat-fee pricing
- No hidden hourly billables
- Attorney-reviewed quality
Reasons to Consider a Provisional Patent Application
Early Protection
Secure an early filing date, crucial in the "first to file" patenting process, protecting your place in line even if your invention is not yet fully developed.
Patent Pending Status
Deter competitors from copying your idea. Use this status to market your invention, raise funds, or negotiate licensing agreements.
12-Month Filing Window
Get 12 months to assess commercial potential, refine your invention, gather feedback, and prepare a non-provisional application.
Cost-Effective
Filing a provisional application is generally more affordable than a non-provisional one, securing rights at a lower cost.
Flexibility
You don't need a complete working prototype at the time of filing, and you can update or refine the invention later.
Easy and Fast
The provisional application process is streamlined and requires less formal documentation, allowing you to protect your idea quickly.
Uncertain about the patent process?
Our AI-guided platform makes it easy and risk-free to document your invention before committing to legal fees.
Start the ProcessYour Patent Timeline
At Cloud Counsel, we understand that the patent prosecution process can often seem complex. We provide clear guidance and support throughout the journey, demystifying each step.
Invention Disclosure
Ideal for clients new to the patent process. Comprehensive review of your invention disclosure form followed by a one-on-one meeting with an attorney to discuss your invention and provide advice.
Prior Art Search
Critical step in evaluating the novelty of your invention. Thorough search of existing patents and published materials to identify any prior art that may affect patentability.
Provisional Application
Secure a priority date with the USPTO at a lower initial cost. Must be converted into a full patent application within one year. Timeline is typically 4-6 weeks.
Non Provisional Application
Thorough review of your invention, meetings with our attorneys, and drafting of the application. Timeline for completing the preparation process is approximately 8 weeks.
Office Action Responses
Preliminary refusals from the USPTO are common and must be responded to in order to avoid abandonment. Budget approximately $2,000 per response.
Why Cloud Counsel?
AI-powered speed combined with top-tier legal expertise from Cloud Counsel ensures your intellectual property is robustly protected.
We Get You to the Patent Finish Line Quicker
A high-level view of the major milestones and estimated timescales in the patent journey.
Estimated Timeline
Journey Roadmap
Understand the Patent Journey
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Make real patent decisions, collect stamps, and build your document vault as you progress through each step. No sign-up needed, just press Start Simulation to begin!
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Invention Disclosure
You provide a detailed description of your invention, such as information on design, function, and potential applications.
What to expect:
- Complete our secure online form
- Upload any sketches or documents
- Attorney reviews your submission
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Proven Results for Our Clients
Real outcomes and IP secured for innovative founders and high-growth companies across the globe.
Reefertilizer
Learn how we helped this innovative company protect their unique agricultural formulas and branding.
Mosqitter
Learn how Cloud Counsel is biting back with an eco-friendly Ukrainian startup to secure their intellectual property.
Orqa
Learn how Cloud Counsel is helping advance remote reality systems with strong patent strategies.
Bluebonnet
Learn how Cloud Counsel is supporting a high-quality tech accessories company in protecting their innovative designs.
These case studies were completed by the Lloyd & Mousilli team. They represent the firm's real work and results.
Your Idea Deserves Protection, Start Free
Don't let someone else beat you to the patent office. Document your invention in 30 minutes, upgrade only when you're ready.
Discovery
Document your idea for free securely.
- AI-guided questions that capture every detail of your idea
- Bank-level encryption: your data stays private and secure
- Free NDA template to protect conversations with partners
- Export to PDF & save your progress anytime
- Upgrade anytime to AI or Attorney review when ready
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Attorney Review
Full AI package + human attorney review by our backing law firm, Lloyd & Mousilli.
- Everything in AI-Powered, all included
- Expert attorney review by licensed partner IP law firm
- Custom patent diagrams generated for your invention
- Claims strategy session to maximize your protection
- Filing-ready document: take it straight to the USPTO
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AI-Powered
Full patent-ready document drafted by Cloud Counsel's AI engine.
- Deep AI discovery: captures every novel detail
- Alternate embodiment mapping for broader protection
- Professional PDF dossier delivered fast
- Prior-art search prep notes to strengthen your filing
- 30-minute turnaround: secure your priority date today
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The relief of knowing your idea is finally protected
Every inventor knows the anxiety, that nagging feeling that someone else might beat you to the patent office. Cloud Counsel turns that worry into confidence.
Before Cloud Counsel
The inventor's anxiety
- Lying awake wondering if someone will patent your idea first
- Overwhelmed by legal jargon and complex filing requirements
- Afraid to share your invention with potential partners
- Stuck, not knowing where to even begin the process
After Filing
The inventor's relief
- Your priority date is locked in, you're first in line
- A clear, structured dossier you actually understand
- Confidence to pitch, demo, and share your invention freely
- Peace of mind, your intellectual property is documented and secure
"You built something worth protecting. Now you can sleep knowing it's documented, structured, and ready, before anyone else can claim it."
Rest easy.
Your idea is secured.
What Is a Provisional Patent Application?
A provisional patent application (PPA) is a legal document filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It establishes an early filing date for your invention but does not mature into an issued patent unless you file a regular non-provisional patent application within one year.
Why Start a PPA?
- Secures an early effective filing date
- Allows you to legally use 'Patent Pending'
- Lower initial filing costs than non-provisional
- Provides 12 months to test commercial viability
Reasons to Consider
- Protect your idea before pitching to investors
- Prevent others from patenting your invention first
- Gain time to perfect your invention's design
- Establish a priority date internationally
What Can Be Included?
To secure your filing date, your provisional application must be as detailed as possible. It generally includes:
Detailed Description
A comprehensive written explanation of how to make and use the invention.
Drawings & Diagrams
Visual representations necessary to understand the invention's structure or process.
What Happens After Filing?
Patent Pending Status
Immediately upon filing, you can legally claim "Patent Pending" status for your invention.
12-Month Window
You have exactly 12 months to file a corresponding non-provisional application to maintain the priority date.
Expiration
If no non-provisional application is filed within 12 months, the provisional application automatically expires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about provisional patent applications.
Why Cloud Counsel?
We combine cutting-edge technology with top-tier legal expertise to protect your intellectual property efficiently and effectively.
Top-Tier Attorneys
Experienced patent counsel dedicated to securing your IP rights.
Tech-Enabled Speed
Streamlined AI-assisted processes to get your filing done faster.
Strategic Guidance
We don't just file paperwork; we help build your IP portfolio strategy.
Backed by a Trusted IP Law Firm
Cloud Counsel is a standalone tech platform backed by Lloyd & Mousilli, led by Feras Mousilli. Every attorney review runs through the firm.
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