Is there a difference between a provisional or non-provisional patent application?
Yes, a provisional application is a low cost way to establish a filing date. It automatically expires after one year without any examination. Typically, a provisional application is converted into a non-provisional application. The non-provisional application is examined and provides the basis for the issued patent. Another approach is to convert the provisional application to a PCT application.
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