Question: Is a provisional application that is relied upon for priority in a U.S. patent and is abandoned available through the Patent Center? Answer: Yes, a provisional application that is relied upon for priority in a U.S. patent and is abandoned may be available through the Patent Center. Generally though, provisional applications are not published and […]

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