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Ryan Marceau
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Date of Conception w/ Patent & Trademark Offic
« on: Jun 19th, 2006, 1:57pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify Remove Remove
Is it worthwhile to file the $6 Date of Conception  disclosure with the Patent & Trademark Office ? Does  
it protect you in any way during the Patent process ? What are the advantages and disadvantages ?  
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Re: Date of Conception w/ Patent & Trademark O
« Reply #1 on: Jun 19th, 2006, 2:40pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Assuming that you mean the "Disclosure document program" a significant disadvantage is that the PTO throws the material out after two years unless it is referenced in a patent application.   Another disadvantage is that if it is so referenced, there is a loss of control of what material is included in the file wrapper.
 
At best the disclosure document can be used to prove a date of conception, but whether or not it is useful depends on what gets filed.   I don't see any huge advantages over a properly kept and witnessed inventor's notebook.
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