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 should contain and how to align the applicationand filing date with your long-term goals.

What you do in the provisional patent application stage can determine whether you end up with a strong patent or no patent at all.