What is a Provisional Patent Application?
Short answer
The applicant must file a complete specification within twelve months of the provisional filing date or the application lapses. Provisional filing validates technology before full prosecution costs (most commonly, startups opt for provisional filing).
Definition
A provisional application is filed with a description of the invention without formal claims. It secures a priority date while the applicant prepares a complete specification.
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