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Full Patent Protection vs. a Provisional Patent Application

TraskBritt Intellectual Property

In that case, skipping the provisional patent application and going straight to a non-provisional utility patent application may be a cost-saving measure. . The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) does not evaluate provisional patent applications for patentability.

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Tesla’s Lasers on Vehicle Patent

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However, provisional patent applications have a few key differences. One of the primary reasons for filing a provisional patent application is to secure an early effective filing date. As of July 15, 2020, Tesla has a published patent application that is still under examination at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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ChatGPT and Intellectual Property (IP) related Topics

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Marshall Gerstein’s practice areas include patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related litigation, as well as IP licensing, counseling, and transactions. Without a confidentiality agreement in place, such disclosure would likely be considered to be public. ” Id.