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Provisional, informal filing - problems
Not a mechanism to reduce cost
- application must be re-filed after one year
Provisional may not qualify as priority application
- must satisfy written description requirement
(e.g. New RailHead US, #02-1028 July 30,2002)
Need to ensure a “complete” application is filed
- if file quick and dirty, refile complete application ASAP
May delay examination by year
Reduced paperwork
- recommend getting assignments filed
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