James Kelly

October 01, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Hidden Dangers of Provisional Patent Applications and How to Avoid Them

Filing a provisional patent application was introduced into U.S. patent law in 1994. The ability to file a provisional application was widely applauded at the time and filing provisional applications remains extremely popular today. However, filing a provisional application can expose the inventor and the inventor's IP counsel to hidden dangers for the unwary.

By James Kelly

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