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What about the drawings?
Why does it say I need to write a cover sheet? Didn’t filling all that out automatically creat one?
No additional cover sheet is required. You will need to add a Form SB15 if you are filing as a micro entity.
Thank you very much Sir 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for watching my videos and for the kind words. It’s so great to have you as part of our entrepreneur community. What kind of products do you work on? Please let me know if there are any other videos you would like to see me make. Warmest wishes. -john
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Thank you for the kind words. I make the videos to help the entrepreneur community and am so happy that you are finding value in these uploads. What are you currently working on? Are there other videos you would be interested in watching? -john
Very nice video sir
Thank you for the kind comment. I am so happy that you are finding these videos useful. I am curious what other types of videos you watch. Are there other entrepreneur topics I could address that you would be interested in watching? -john
Hi John. Thank you for this new video and for taking the time to clear up the doubts of those of us who follow your channel. In my case, I already have a working prototype and it looks very similar to the description and drawings that I will include in the provisional patent application. Do you think a short video of the prototype in action could be a better alternative than a sell sheet? Again. Tank you.
I like the idea of sharing a 1 minute video as part of your sell sheet. The sell sheet should contain a photo or rendering of your product; but if the reader is interested, having link to a video (maybe a QR code on the sell sheet) could provide further engagement. Thank you for the kind words. I make the videos to help the entrepreneur community and am so happy that you are finding value in these uploads. What are you currently working on - generally? Are there other videos you would be interested in watching? Warmest regards, -john
@@johnferrellesq. I like the idea of the QR code as a link to the video. Thanks for that. I currently work as a salesperson. That is, my job is not directly related to product development. A few months ago I discovered the possibility of filing a provisional patent application online in the US, even though I live in another country. I also discovered your channel and inventRight's channel and since then I have been working on perfecting one of my product ideas and also on my English skills, thinking about presenting my product to a US company in the future. I really appreciate your willingness to help those who are just starting out. Thank you so much.
@@cesarruizamador3120 I hope you crush it with your new product! Best wishes, -john
Very nice video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you for watching my videos and for the kind words. It’s so great to have you as part of our entrepreneur community. What kind of products do you work on? Please let me know if there are any other videos you would like to see me make. Warmest wishes. -john
You are so sweet okay
Thank you for watching and for your kindness. But as a lawyer who gets paid to fight for my clients, I am really trying to project "ferocious." 🥺 Warm wishes. -john
Question on the fourth patent infringement. Is Amazon in violation for the advertisement of a patent infringement ad? Please respond as soon as possible. Thank you, Al
Hi AI, I did receive the additional facts in your voice message and am addressing this here in a very general way. If you would like to hire one of our patent attorneys for a short litigation, please let me know at [email protected]. There is limited case law specifically addressing the liability of publishers for patent infringement due to advertisements. Most courts are likely to be reluctant to impose liability on a publication for advertisements unless there is clear evidence of knowledge and intent to induce infringement. Establishing that your magazine had the requisite knowledge and intent to induce or contribute to infringement will be challenging. Generally, magazines do not scrutinize the legal status of the products advertised. Magazines typically include disclaimers and require advertisers to warrant that their products do not infringe any third-party rights. This practice can provide a degree of protection against liability. If a patent holder provides notice to a magazine that an advertisement is promoting an infringing product, the magazine may need to take action to avoid potential liability. While it is theoretically possible for your magazine to be held liable for patent infringement due to carrying advertisements for infringing products, the burden of proving contributory or induced infringement is high. Such cases would depend heavily on specific facts, particularly the knowledge and intent of the publication. One notable case that addresses the issue of a publication's liability for advertisements that allegedly induced patent infringement is "C.R. Bard, Inc. v. Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.", 911 F.2d 670 (Fed. Cir. 1990). In this case, the court discussed the potential liability of a third party, such as a publisher, in the context of inducing patent infringement. C.R. Bard, Inc. v. Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. C.R. Bard, Inc. owned patents related to angioplasty catheters. Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (ACS) was accused of infringing these patents. ACS distributed a brochure that provided detailed instructions on how to use their catheter in a manner that was alleged to infringe Bard's patents. Whether ACS induced infringement by distributing brochures and providing instructions on the use of the accused product. The court needed to determine if the actions of ACS, through their promotional materials, constituted inducement of infringement. Holding: The Federal Circuit held that there was sufficient evidence to support a finding of inducement of infringement by ACS. The court found that the brochures and promotional materials provided detailed instructions that encouraged users to perform acts that would infringe the patents. Reasoning: The court stated that inducement requires evidence of active steps taken to encourage direct infringement, such as advertising an infringing use or instructing how to engage in an infringing use. The intent to induce infringement could be inferred from the distribution of materials that had no substantial non-infringing use. Implications for Publications: While the C.R. Bard case directly involved the manufacturer of the infringing product, the principles outlined could apply to publishers or magazines if they were shown to actively promote or instruct on infringing uses of a patented invention. If a publication knowingly distributes advertisements or instructional materials that encourage infringement, it could potentially be held liable for inducement of infringement. The key factors would be knowledge of the patent, the intent to induce infringement, and the content of the advertisements or materials in question. Conclusion: The C.R. Bard case illustrates the broader principle that parties who play a role in promoting or facilitating patent infringement can be held liable for inducement. For a magazine to be similarly liable, there would need to be clear evidence that the publication had knowledge of the infringement and intended to induce such infringement through its advertisements. This case seems different than typically just running paid advertising in a magazine, but serves as a reminder of the importance for publishers to exercise due diligence in reviewing advertisements and to include appropriate disclaimers and warranties from advertise I hope this helps. -john
I don't like Amazon
Thank you for your comment for watching! Warmest wishes, -john
What is included in the PDF of the submitted documents? Cover? Application? Claims?
The PDF that I uploaded in the video was a PDF file containing my specification, one claim and figures. I loaded mine as a single file, although you can upload the specification and figures as two separate documents. 'Hope this helps. -john
It's really helpful and insightful. I should have watched it many months ago. Thank you so much.
Thank you for watching my videos and for the kind words. It’s so great to have you as part of our entrepreneur community. What kind of products do you work on? Please let me know if there are any other videos you would like to see me make. Warmest wishes. -john
Hey John, Wondering if you have a video on having your patented invention being sold on chinese commerce sites such as AliExpress and being shipped to the US as "replicas". Is there anything we can do to stop non-american companies (particularly Aliexpress)selling knockoffs to US customers?
Thank you, Bob, for watching my video and for your comment. You can get U.S. patents on your products. This can be super-effective for stopping knock-off sales on Amazon. As for counterfeits, you might consider this earlier response: The moiety statute, codified in 19 U.S.C. § 1619, provides financial incentives for reporting violations of customs laws, including counterfeiting. Here’s an overview of the process for you to collect payment under this statute: Reporting the Violation 1. Gather Evidence: Collect detailed information and evidence of the counterfeiting activity. This can include documents, photographs, samples of counterfeit goods, and any other relevant information. 2. Submit a Report: Prepare a report detailing the counterfeiting activities. This report should be comprehensive and include all the gathered evidence. The report must be submitted to the appropriate customs authorities, typically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). 3. Confidentiality: You may request confidentiality to protect their identity during the investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings. Investigation and Seizure 4. Customs Investigation: Once the report is submitted, CBP will conduct an investigation. If the investigation confirms the counterfeiting activities, CBP may seize the counterfeit goods. 5. Legal Proceedings: Depending on the findings, legal proceedings may be initiated against the counterfeiter. The success of these proceedings is crucial for the informant to receive a reward. Claiming the Reward 6. Filing a Claim for Reward: After the successful seizure of counterfeit goods and conclusion of legal proceedings, you must then file a formal claim to receive the moiety (reward). This claim is submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury. 7. Eligibility and Amount: Eligibility for the reward and the amount are determined based on the value of the seized goods and the level of cooperation provided. The reward can be up to 50% of the net proceeds from the seizure. 8. Approval and Payment: The Secretary of the Treasury reviews the claim. Upon approval, the reward is disbursed to the informant. The entire process may take some time, depending on the complexity of the case and the legal proceedings. Key Considerations • Good Faith Requirement: You must act in good faith, providing accurate and honest information. False reporting can lead to legal consequences. • Legal Representation: It is often advisable to seek legal counsel to navigate the complexities of the reporting and reward-claiming process. I hope this helps; let me know if you would like to consult with one of our attorneys on this. [email protected] Warmest wishes, --john
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Can I report a counterfeit seller under a moiety Claim and get some reward if the seller is online??
Thank you for watching my video and for your comment. The moiety statute, codified in 19 U.S.C. § 1619, provides financial incentives for reporting violations of customs laws, including counterfeiting. Here’s an overview of the process for you to collect payment under this statute: Reporting the Violation 1. Gather Evidence: Collect detailed information and evidence of the counterfeiting activity. This can include documents, photographs, samples of counterfeit goods, and any other relevant information. 2. Submit a Report: Prepare a report detailing the counterfeiting activities. This report should be comprehensive and include all the gathered evidence. The report must be submitted to the appropriate customs authorities, typically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). 3. Confidentiality: You may request confidentiality to protect their identity during the investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings. Investigation and Seizure 4. Customs Investigation: Once the report is submitted, CBP will conduct an investigation. If the investigation confirms the counterfeiting activities, CBP may seize the counterfeit goods. 5. Legal Proceedings: Depending on the findings, legal proceedings may be initiated against the counterfeiter. The success of these proceedings is crucial for the informant to receive a reward. Claiming the Reward 6. Filing a Claim for Reward: After the successful seizure of counterfeit goods and conclusion of legal proceedings, you must then file a formal claim to receive the moiety (reward). This claim is submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury. 7. Eligibility and Amount: Eligibility for the reward and the amount are determined based on the value of the seized goods and the level of cooperation provided. The reward can be up to 50% of the net proceeds from the seizure. 8. Approval and Payment: The Secretary of the Treasury reviews the claim. Upon approval, the reward is disbursed to the informant. The entire process may take some time, depending on the complexity of the case and the legal proceedings. Key Considerations • Good Faith Requirement: You must act in good faith, providing accurate and honest information. False reporting can lead to legal consequences. • Legal Representation: It is often advisable to seek legal counsel to navigate the complexities of the reporting and reward-claiming process. I hope this helps; let me know if you would like to consult with one of our attorneys on this. [email protected] Warmest wishes, --john
Good afternoon Mr john when you upload that pdf what’s that pdf about is there when we upload the invention pictures ??
The PDF that I uploaded in the video was a PDF file containing my specification and figures. I loaded mine as a single file, although you can upload the specification and figures as two separate documents. 'Hope this helps. -john
I thought a cover sheet is required? Do you not need to upload one? Also; are there any other documents that you need to upload apart from the cover sheet and specifications document? Does the specifications document need to be split between specification, drawings and claims?
This web document that you complete serves as the cover sheet. No separate cover sheet is required. If you are filing as a micro entity (e.g. your income last year was <$223K) then you will also need to complete a PTO SB15A: CERTIFICATION OF MICRO ENTITY STATUS www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/sb0015a.pdf You do not need to split up the documents for a PPA. The PDF that I uploaded in the video was a PDF file containing my specification and figures. I loaded mine as a single file, although you can upload the specification and figures as two separate documents. 'Hope this helps. -john
Yes please make a video on how to use the portable site
Amanda, I thought you would never ask! Here you go: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pJyZmMiLZLmuoaQ.html Good luck with your product!! -john
Are there any formatting requirements for the specification document? Also, is there a cover letter needed and would you be able to share a template?
The specification must be uploaded as a PDF or DOCX. Here is a link to the template: kzread.info?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXR6Y3lNQmlxdXU5Wl9HU045UjMzeTF0QXFoQXxBQ3Jtc0tsTGwxLXRETlVKb3J6WUI2a0FDOFlMSHBES3JTM2hEUkJBS2stbGFuX0d4eFl6OTdzdERLRTJuYzBGWVlzT3RBZExzSTRNM2JZOXhSLXNRZUdvbjhsTC1xU0VnOFBxMFRIZTlEd2lacHJSQ3pwOW9zWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.carrferrell.com%2Fppa-template&v=dDwEuuZPHZY Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 -john
I mean it knows my data, birth date 😭😭
There are just no secrets any more online. 🥺 -john
I sent it my picture just as a guy in insta said it’ll show me a skin tone i fall in and all and i wanted to know if its safe while I’ve already did this and i think I’m screwed
Let's hope not. Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 -john
Hi John. And as always, great advice. Thanks for sharing. I'm currently drafting my first provisional patent application. And I must say that the prior art search was really helpful for me to improve my invention and learn the right language to explain it. Thanks again for your valuable help.
Thank you for the comment. Did you do your own search or did you commission one from a search firm? My Firm is struggling with this issue search now. We would like to provide more affordable searches to our clients, but want to avoid the inevitable unhappiness when buried prior art patents get missed (false negatives) because the search was not thorough enough. It's a very difficult balance. Warmest wishes, -john
Thank you for your reply to my comment. I appreciate your interest. Regarding your cuestion, I did the search by myself, consulting first the Marketplace and then the USPTO, Google patents, Espacenet, among other patent databases. I tried to be careful and as extensive in my search as possible. There is of course the possibility of false negatives as you mentioned. But other than that I believe I have a good chance of eventually getting a patent granted. Kind regards
@@cesarruizamador3120 I think that searching the marketplace can be a very useful step in a searching the novelty of an invention. Anyway, good luck on your product; I hope you crush it! Warmest regards, -john
@@cesarruizamador3120 BTW, Thank you for watching!!!! -john
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How silly, drugs pouring into this country and they work to make sure Rolex makes and much money as possible. This market exists because of the way Rolex conducts business and its not going anywhere.
Thank you for your comment; your sentiment is widely shared on this thread. As I have spent a little more time (no pun) diving into this, I was surprised to learn how many legitimate homage watches there are that look like Rolex watches. These are legal imports even though some are identical to the Rolex watch and in some cases better manufactured and more accurate, but they are legal because they don't use the Rolex name or trademark on the watch. The Rolex TM is on the watch to protect the buyer. If you buy a Rolex branded watch or Nike sneakers, you want to know that these are legit high quality products and not just cheap Ali Express fakes. If we eliminate trademark laws completely, there would be a total race to the bottom on quality and nothing would work properly or be worth owning. You would be doing all your shopping on Temu or at the Dollar Store. Just my opinion - of course, feel free to disagree. 😊 Warm wishes, -john
I'm from India and thanks for this information ❤❤❤
Warm wishes. I am so glad you are here. john
Litigation on contingency? May not be that good of a case? Breach of contract in a partnership is not a good case? Maybe law schools should teach better 🤔 business/law is still business law
Thank you for your comment. Breach of contract cases are generally not great cases for law firms to take on contingency unless there are very large damages and mitigation of the damages was largely ineffective (this combination is a fairly rare occurrence, except possibly regarding contracts between large corporations). The reason for this is that straight breach of contract cases do not offer punitive damages (multiples of the actual damages suffered). Thus lawyers are reluctant to take on these contract cases on contingency because there often is just not enough money involved to split. Not always, but often. That said, there will probably always be lawyers so desperately looking for work that any case on contingency is better than not working. For the most part though, most contingency cases involve civil torts (with punitive damages available) and not straight breach of contract cases. Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 -john
@@johnferrellesq. what about $500,000,000? 30% contingency right?
Hi, so it is $65 for just one song?
For a single song, the standard filing fee is $65 for an online application using the Standard Application. However, there are circumstances under which multiple songs can be registered together for a single fee. These include: 1. Group Registration of Unpublished Works (GRUW): This allows for the registration of up to 10 unpublished songs as a collection for a single filing fee of $85. 2. Group Registration for Published Works (GRMPH): If the songs are published together as part of a compilation, you can register them as a group for a single $65 filing fee, but this is typically more applicable to album registrations. The Group Registration for Musical Works Published (GRMPH) fee is $65. This fee allows you to register multiple musical works that have been published together as part of a unit of publication, such as an album. This registration type is designed for cases where you want to register all the songs on a published album as a single group.To qualify for this type of registration, the musical works must meet specific criteria, such as being published together as a unit (e.g., on the same album) and all the works must share the same publication date. The group registration process simplifies the registration of multiple published works and allows for a more cost-effective way to secure copyright protection for an entire album of songs. 3. Registering a Compilation: If the songs are part of a published album or collection, they can be registered as a single work (a compilation), and the $65 fee for registering the compilation would apply. Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 -john
I didn't invented it yet, just an idea, should I invented first? Or should be doing a small one? Or just the plan?
It may be worth searching Google search and Google images to see if anyone else has been selling or talking about your idea. If not, then plan your product and see if there is a way to monetize. If you would like help with any of this, send me an email at [email protected] and I can help you schedule a short consultation with a patent attorney. Warmest regards, -john
Is it safe to enter all your info when registering?
Thank you for your message. This is a government website. If the government can't protect our information then we probably have not privacy at all, since they already know everything about us. 😊 Good luck with your copyright! What genre of music do you create? -john
Most Patent Attorney's wouldn't dare make a video like this. Amazing! I am going the Pro Se route and would like to have an attorney look over my claims. What range do you think that will cost me for an hour or two? Curious is your firm does this.
Thank you for watching my videos and for the kind words. It’s so great to have you as part of our entrepreneur community. Yes, we can review your application. Message me at [email protected] and I'll have someone reach out. Warmest wishes. -john
I have found some important maths formula i know that will surely patent and help the mankind can you support me. I am very poor and can't afford patent fees 😢 even i am in class 7 but i know mathematics very well .i hope you may find free time for me :-) ~your subscribeer
to me, rolex has a rotten practice. They are legitimately fcked in the head.
1:47 did you mean to say that backwards?
My reference to the unpatentability of "buying high and selling low" was my very poor attempt at a bit of humor. Thank you for noticing; I am sorry it wasn't funnier. 🙃 Warmest wishes, -john
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Sorry John we called you Anthony
No worries. Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 -john
Saul Goodman teaching me about privacy is one of the best things that had happened to me. 👏
Thank you so much for watching my video. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 -john
Hello John I followed your advice on how to file and did so… I received a letter back that said Notice of Incomplete provisional application and cited specification is missing…how do I correct that?
@lureup9973 - If you would like to paste the text of the PTO Notice below, (leaving out any personal information, the invention title, serial number, and anything else that identifies you or the invention), I would be happy to take a look at for you and respond on this chat. If you would prefer to schedule a short consultation with one of our patent attorneys, email me at [email protected] . Warmest regards, -john
• 1 hour ago @lureup9973 I removed your last message, because you included personal information about your patent application on this public forum. Call me on my cell phone at 650-906-6926, or email me this afternoon at [email protected] if you would like to briefly discuss. Warmest regards, -john
Could I add a video file to my application?
@tablemannerz.enterprize No, you presently cannot add a video file to your U.S. provisional patent application. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) currently does not accept video files as part of the documentation for a patent application, including provisional applications. Provisional patent applications are limited to written descriptions, drawings, and other standard formats like text and images. If a video is essential to explaining your invention, you should ensure that every detail demonstrated in the video is also comprehensively described in the written documentation and drawings submitted with your provisional patent application. The use of screen grabs from the video can be very helpful for this. Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 -john
Nice information
Thank you for watching my videos and for the kind words. It’s so great to have you as part of our entrepreneur community. What kind of products do you work on? Please let me know if there are any other videos you would like to see me make. Warmest wishes. -john
Ay yo my man thanks for your wisedom Y'all Awesome, where are you come from?? 😊 God bless you my man
Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 -john
If I'm shooting video at a parade like a 4th of July parade in my town, and I want to post the video of "things to do in my town". If I then post the video to my KZread channel is it ok if I get all the people in the street including the people marching in the parade (the Mayor, police, cheerleaders, children, etc). This would be for a commercial purpose because it promotes my channel and my business. I am a real estate agent and I post videos about my town online. In addition, If I focus my camera during the parade of a couple of small children dancing, or an adult couple riding on a bike yelling "America", or whatever, can I post all of this online?
Yes. All this is legal, so long as no individuals in the photos/videos are portrayed as endorsing or supporting your commercial purpose. Good luck with your video! --john
@@johnferrellesq. Thank you so much for your quick response. I was going to actually edit and post my 4th of July video yesterday on the 4th, but I hesitated because I wasn't sure if I could use the footage as I had mentioned before. And thank you for responding to me on the 4th of July, that is, on the same day that I asked my question!
content is so good but i think you need a good video editor and thumbnail designer. so if you're interested i can help you in this reply me for further discussion. Thank You.❤🎉
Thank you for your comments. I am trying hard to get better with each video. Keep watching and you will slowly see improvement I am sure. 😊 --john
what is a straight contingency ? is it helpful if you cant afford to sue ?
Straight contingency generally means that the lawyer pays most or all of the costs and fees of litigation in exchange for a percentage of any award or settlement from the case. This arrangement can be very helpful for underfunded inventors; however, it may be difficult to find attorneys who will take on patent cases on contingency, due to the high costs of the cases. ‘Hope this helps. --john
Would the cost to expedite be offset by a reduced amount of work required by your attorney over the normal process?
It depends somewhat on the invention and the examiner chosen to evaluate the patent. It's normally only a bit more expensive overall to expedite the application; although, occasionally, it is very close to the same price, for the reason your stated.
Remember the speech we miss the good words we reecall and hearing the one always happyest one
Thank you for watching! -john
Call recording is best way to communicate each one anther see now we talk about a good persion and any one leaders we need much more ree call hearing the speech about it's nice one world wide
Thank you so much for watching my video and leaving your comment. I am very grateful to have you here 😊 -john
Hello John thanks you for your video, is posible to patent a fried chicken recipe that have been in my family for more the 25 years. Thank you. 😊
Thank you for your comment; I love fried chicken! It might be possible to patent a fried chicken recipe as described in my video, but question with food is always one of obviousness. Do the special ingredients you have added create an unexpected result? If so, the recipe may be patentable. Have you considered just preserving it as a trade secret, like Coca Cola? Please let me know at [email protected] if you would like to schedule a consultation with one of our patent attorneys. Warmest regards, -john
Thank You for making this process so easy.
Thank you for the kind comment. I am so happy that you are finding these videos useful. I am curious what other types of videos you watch. Are there other entrepreneur topics I could address that you would be interested in watching? Warmest regards, -john
@@johnferrellesq. Your welcome! Always looking for companies to license my ideas to. I have a new electrical prototype I'm looking to license. Thank You Again John!
Thank you for this very useful video. I did not automatically receive a receipt after credit card payment (I actually had to contact the Patent Office by e-mail to retrieve it). Is there a way to obtain a receipt through self-service or automatically after payment? Thanks.
You will receive a filing receipt in the mail several weeks after filing your application. As for a credit card receipt at the time of filing, I’m not quite sure how to get this. Try contacting the Patent Center help desk and see if they have a mechanism for doing this automatically. Thank you for liking, subscribing and leaving your comment! Please let me know if you would like to suggest another video. Warm wishes. -john
Question. Can you copyright the sound recording. Than copyright the lyrics separately? If ones already filed. And the other one isn't
Yes. For example if the sound recording is already registered and you want to copyright the music or lyrics, you will just need to file a separate registration as shown in the video. I hope this helps. Warmest regards, -john
@johnferrellesq. thank you uncle john! Going to get on that today!
I just get "Forbidden You do not have sufficient privileges to perform this action error code 401" when I click on Utility Provisional
I am so sorry to hear that you are having difficulties. Are you trying to register over a VPN from outside of the U.S.? I believe this is a known issue by the PTO. There are some comment earlier in this thread by others with this same problem. Work arounds seem to be to apply by mail or to try registering without the VPN. If you would like some help from one of our patent attorneys and have them file the papers for you, email me at [email protected] . Warmest wishes, -john