How do provisional patents help reserve patent rights?
A provisional patent allows an owner to claim patent pending status as well as provides an early effective filing. A provisional patent can help:
provide a lower cost, temporary right to claim patent pending status;
preserve rights during R&D or negotiations with third parties; and
provide additional time for flushing out a patent application for review while securing an early filing date.
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