Bob Ingratta LifeSciences BC Konrad Sechley Gowlings Peter ...

US Provisional, CA informal filing - advantages
Can be done at the last minute
- scientific paper/poster presentation (with upgrading)
- do not file grant proposal
- refile with complete application ASAP
Reduced paper work after filing
Can evaluate technology during priority year to see
if application to be retained
Can obtain an extra year from filing date
- 21 year term
US provisional not published
CA informal will publish, but can be withdrawn
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