The Provisional Patent Trap: Why Many Inventors Lose Their Rights Without Realizing It
Inventors often hear about provisional patent applications as a quick and affordable way to protect an idea. The term itself sounds reassuring — “provisional patent” implies at least some form of legal protection. However, a provisional patent application does not grant enforceable rights. It is simply a temporary placeholder that gives an inventor an early […]
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