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Can I lose the ability to obtain a patent by premature disclosure or commercialization of the invention?

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Can I lose the ability to obtain a patent by premature disclosure or commercialization of the invention?

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Yes. The applicable patent law defines certain circumstances which bar obtaining patent protection. These circumstances vary from country to country. See Protecting Your #1 Asset., page 63. Go to top.