Elect title within 2 years of reporting to agency

U.S., selected countries or worldwide

File first provisional U.S. application

Assert priority under Paris Convention
Use same format as regular U.S. application
Describe all forms of invention
Explain how to make and how to use
Disclose best mode
Prevent U.S. bar--file less than 12 months after public use, offer to sell, publication

File design or plant application

Perform formal novelty search

File more provisional applications

Design and use trademark(s)

Can offer to sell products after filing