Your first filing, done right in 150+ countries.
An ordinary application is the first filing for your invention, with no priority claimed from an earlier one. It sets the priority date that every later filing depends on. Our attorneys prepare and file it with the USPTO, EPO, CNIPA, JPO, IP India, ARIPO and offices worldwide.
- Priority date secured before any public disclosure or launch
- Attorney-reviewed specification, claims, abstract and drawings
- Deadlines tracked from filing to examination, grant and foreign filings
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The application every later right depends on.
An ordinary patent application is the first application filed for an invention with a national or regional patent office, without claiming priority from any earlier application. It should be filed before the invention is disclosed publicly or commercialised, so novelty and inventive step are preserved.
Once filed, the application moves through examination, publication and office actions to grant. A granted patent gives exclusive rights for 20 years from the filing date, and the application can serve as the basis for Paris Convention filings abroad or divisional applications at home.
At a glance
- Route
- First filing, with no priority claimed
- Establishes
- Your priority date, the reference for novelty everywhere
- Documents
- Specification, claims, abstract and drawings, to each office's rules
- Term
- 20 years from the filing date, once granted
- Next step
- Paris Convention or PCT filings within 12 months
The right first step for many filing strategies.
Many applicants file first in one market to test commercial interest, then extend protection abroad under the Paris Convention within 12 months. We help you decide whether that sequence fits your plans.
Corporations
Protecting inventions for a focused market launch, licensing or a staged roll-out.
Universities and research institutes
Securing early-stage research before publication and technology transfer.
Startups and growth companies
Building a protected asset ahead of fundraising and investor due diligence.
Law firms
Filing for your clients in jurisdictions where you need a reliable local partner.
Product developers
Filing before public demonstrations, trade shows or marketing begins.
Individual inventors
Securing rights in a home market with clear, attorney-led guidance.
From patentability check to granted patent.
One attorney team manages the application throughout, with every office deadline and fee tracked on your behalf.
- 01
Patentability assessment
Prior art reviewed to confirm the invention is worth filing.
- 02
Drafting
Specification and claims written for grant and enforcement.
- 03
Filing
Forms completed and filed with the national office.
- 04
Examination
Publication, examination request and office communication.
- 05
Office actions
Arguments and amendments that move the application forward.
- 06
Grant & next steps
Grant secured, renewals and foreign filings planned.
The window after your first filing to extend protection abroad with the same priority date, through Paris Convention or PCT applications. We track it from day one.
PCT filingWhat we handle, and what you gain.
A well-prepared first filing does more than secure a date. It becomes the foundation for enforcement, licensing and every international application that follows.
What AnalystIP handles
End-to-end support, from the first assessment to post-filing strategy.
- Patentability assessment and prior art analysis
- Drafting of specifications and claims
- Preparation and filing of office forms
- Examiner communication, prosecution and amendments
- Deadline and fee tracking, post-filing strategy
What the filing gives you
Rights and leverage that start from your filing date.
- Priority rights and market exclusivity in the jurisdiction
- A basis for enforcement, injunctions and damages
- Support for licensing, joint ventures and acquisitions
- A base application for international filings
- Investor confidence and a cost-effective entry point
Top filing countries, and 150+ more.
We file directly and through trusted local attorneys, so your application meets each office's formal and substantive requirements.
Technical depth in the fields shaping what comes next.
Our attorneys and technical specialists work in the technologies where filing activity is growing fastest, so your application is drafted by people who understand the science.
Artificial intelligence & ML
Models, training methods and AI applicationsSemiconductors
Chip design, fabrication and packagingTelecom, 5G & IoT
Wireless standards, networks and connected devicesElectric vehicles & mobility
Batteries, charging and drive systemsClean energy & climate tech
Solar, storage, hydrogen and carbon captureRobotics & automation
Industrial robots, control and machine visionMedical devices & digital health
Devices, diagnostics and health softwareBiotechnology & genomics
Biologics, gene editing and sequencingPharmaceuticals
Formulations, processes and new usesFintech & digital payments
Payments, security and financial platformsConsumer electronics & wearables
Devices, sensors and user interfacesAdvanced materials & chemistry
Materials, polymers and chemical processesFiled with the care your invention deserves.
Claim language decides what you can enforce. We draft and file every application with grant, licensing and future divisionals in mind.
Attorney review
Every application reviewed by a registered patent attorney before filing.
Sector expertise
Software, biotech, engineering, manufacturing and related fields.
Strategic claims
Claims aligned with enforcement, licensing and divisional strategy.
Confidentiality
Non-disclosure protocols on every matter, from first contact.
Deadline control
Office deadlines and fees tracked across your applications.
Commercial focus
Filing strategy tied to your timelines and business goals.
Questions about ordinary filing.
Short answers to what applicants ask us most.
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Request a proposal01What is an ordinary patent application?
It is the first application filed for an invention with a national or regional patent office, without claiming priority from an earlier application. It establishes your priority date.
02Is an ordinary application the same as a non-provisional application?
The terms are often used interchangeably for a complete application that will be examined. An ordinary application can be filed with a complete specification, or in some offices first as a provisional followed by a complete specification.
03Can we file abroad later with the same priority date?
Yes. Within 12 months of the ordinary filing, you can file in other countries under the Paris Convention, or file a PCT application, and claim the original priority date.
04What documents are needed?
A specification with claims, an abstract and drawings where needed, plus the office forms and applicant details. We prepare and check every document against the office's requirements.
05How long does protection last?
A granted patent generally lasts 20 years from the filing date, provided renewal fees are paid.
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