LegalZoom Launches Streamlined Provisional Patent Filing Product to Help Businesses and Entrepreneurs Protect Intellectual Property, Secure Funding and Drive Growth
LegalZoom鈥檚 law firm to provide affordable patent protection through intelligent technology and licensed patent attorneys at a fraction of traditional costs
The demand for IP protection is at an all-time high. The
鈥淐ombining innovative technology with attorney expertise, LegalZoom is committed to transforming how people navigate the legal system. We aim to make it as easy and affordable for inventors and businesses to take the critical step of protecting their intellectual property, with the guidance of LZ Legal Services鈥� experienced lawyers at their side,鈥� said Nicole Miller, Chief Legal Officer at LegalZoom. 鈥淲e鈥檙e particularly proud to be the one of the few online patent service providers offering expedited provisional patent application filings, addressing a critical need for speed in today鈥檚 fast-paced business environment 鈥� as funding can often be dependent on entrepreneurs getting their inventions into 'patent-pending' status.鈥�
This new offering directly addresses the pain points of inventors and businesses. For individual inventors and early-stage startups, securing 鈥減atent pending鈥� status is crucial for establishing credibility with investors and customers. However, limited resources and legal expertise often make the process daunting. While traditional offline law firms preparing provisional patent application filings charge an average of
Growth-stage companies without in-house legal teams can now benefit from a fast, affordable, and high quality path to file multiple patent applications and manage patent portfolios. The streamlined process helps businesses protect their inventions, secure early non-provisional utility patent priority dates, and gain time to develop their inventions before filing non-provisional utility patents.
The new provisional patent application filing services are backed by in-house USPTO-registered patent attorneys and agents, ensuring quality and maximizing the chances of successful future utility patent applications. Customers can further enhance their provisional patent applications with valuable add-ons including comprehensive patent searches conducted by patent professionals, and custom professional drawings created to illustrate inventions and improve the chances of future utility patent approval.
鈥淎s an attorney, I鈥檝e seen firsthand how cost and complexity can deter innovators from protecting their ideas,鈥� said Don Smith, a USPTO-licensed Patent attorney and a member of LegalZoom鈥檚 law firm. 鈥淟egalZoom鈥檚 new provisional patent application filing service removes those barriers, providing an efficient and affordable way for entrepreneurs to safeguard their inventions while benefiting from professional legal guidance.鈥�
About LZ Legal Services
LZ Legal Services, owned and operated by LegalZoom, is an
About LegalZoom
LegalZoom is a leading online platform for legal services, transforming how individuals and small businesses navigate the legal system. By combining intuitive technology with access to experienced attorneys鈥攚hether through our vast independent attorney network or our own law firm鈥攚e offer the tools and guidance people need to confidently manage everything from business formation and compliance to estate planning and ongoing legal support.
With over two decades of experience and millions of customers served, LegalZoom helps individuals and small businesses navigate legal needs with confidence. For more information, visit .
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