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How does an inventor convert the provisional patent application into a full patent?

April 26, 2017application convert inventor patent provisional

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How does an inventor convert the provisional patent application into a full patent?

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An applicant who files a provisional patent application must file a corresponding non-provisional patent application (NPA) within 12 months to benefit from the earlier filing date. The corresponding NPA must specifically refer to the provisional application.