Upon Lodging a Provisional Application for a Patent, How Long

question 15

Multiple Choice

Upon lodging a provisional application for a patent, how long does the applicant have to lodge a complete application?

• A)6 months
• B)9 months
• C)12 months
• D)24 months

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Direct Foreign Investment

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State Industries

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Developing Countries

Nations with relatively lower levels of industrialization, lower standards of living, and often a lower Human Development Index (HDI) compared to developed countries.