Got An Idea? File A Provisional Patent

Got an Idea? File a Provisional Patent

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If you're an entrepreneur, or just have a great idea, it's important to protect it and yourself. There's patent filing and then there's provisional patents.

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What are Provisional Patents?

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How Do You File a Provisional Patent?

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What's Required to File?

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How Long Do Provisional Patents Protect You?

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How Much Does it Cost to File?

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