Reduction to practice in patent law refers to the process of demonstrating that an invention actually works for its intended purpose. There are two types of reduction to practice: Actual reduction to practice: This occurs when an inventor physically creates and tests the invention. Constructive reduction to practice: This occurs when a patent application is…

Actual reduction to practice and constructive reduction to practice are two distinct concepts in patent law: Actual reduction to practice occurs when an inventor physically creates the invention and demonstrates that it works for its intended purpose. This involves building and testing a working prototype. Constructive reduction to practice is achieved when an inventor files…