What is a non-publication request?

A non-publication request is a type of patent law that applies in Minnesota. It is a request made by a patent applicant to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to prevent the publication of a patent application. It is important to note that this request does not actually prevent the patent from being granted, but it does keep the application and any information that it contains out of the public domain until the patent is actually granted. This helps protect the patent applicant from competitors who may try to copy the invention and release it to the public before the patent is granted. The non-publication request also provides protection to the patent applicant, as it keeps the details of the invention private until the patent is officially granted. In general, a non-publication request also helps patent applicants save money by avoiding the need to file multiple applications for the same invention and eliminates the possibility of accidentally including incorrect information in the patent application.

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