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Article: Patents on a Budget: The Provisional Application.
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- Genomics and Proteomics
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- November 1, 2005
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By Richard Lebovitz
Patents are the intellectual property currency of the world of commerce. They are used to protect competitors from copying a patented product, and as a source of revenue when products are licensed. Obtaining patent rights is therefore an important ingredient for financial success. However, at the early stage of a technology's development, its commercial value may be uncertain, making its developers reluctant to sink resources into patent preparation which can be costly and time-consuming. Financing is a deterrent for academic institutions and start-up companies that have limited budgets, especially when financial support is primarily from federal ...
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April 29, 2004 ;
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......Department. Petitions by citizens: The priority date for the First Preference Category...now be available for persons whose priority date is earlier than the cut-off date listed...Preference Unmarried sons and daughters Priority Date of U.S. citizens (over 21 years July...
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