A Provisional Patent Application Is a Tool—Not a Shortcut

Here's the final bite-sized portion of my main episode this week. This clip is the conclusion to the provisional patent myths: “A Provisional Patent Application Is a Tool—Not a Shortcut.”Listen/watch to learn why.

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Used correctly, a provisional patent application gives youtime to explore your invention’s potential, seek funding, and test the market. Used incorrectly, it can create a false sense of security.

Here's What to Do:

Before you file, get clear on what a provisional application can, and can’t, do for you.

A consultation with a patent attorney will likely save yousignificant time, money, and heartache in the long run. Talk with the attorney about what the provisional application s ...