What is early publication of a patent application?
Early publication of a patent application refers to the process of publishing an application before the standard 18-month period after the earliest filing date for which benefit is claimed. According to MPEP 1129, “Applications that will be published under § 1.211 may be published earlier than as set forth in § 1.211(a) at the request of the applicant.”
The process allows applicants to have their patent applications published sooner, which can be beneficial in certain situations, such as establishing prior art or for licensing purposes.
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