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Are provisional patent applications made public when a PCT application that claims priority to the provisional is published?

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Would providing a sample put in jeopardy my patent pending?

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Provisional Patent Application (PPA) Claims Strategy

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Clarification of USPTO PPA and foreign (non-US) venues

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What software can I use to e file a provisional?

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I would like to use this mirror for motorcycle use with different mounting as sold

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How long does it take to get the patent application number after submitting a patent application to the USPTO?

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I invented formulation. provisional patent application filed. if my ex-employee stolen it and misused, what I can do?

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Why does the USPTO require that you sign a provisional patent application with an 'S-signature' when this signature can easily be forged?

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What is a coversheet provisional patent application?

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Is it safe to share our published PCT Application with an Investor before entering the National Phase?

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Difference in documentation between provisional patent and non-provisional patent

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Can I apply for a patent if the provisional patent is filed by my university?

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Refiling PPA of a non-disclosed invention after 12 month - are any changes required?

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