Dr Skip gmail.com> writes: > Here is what I would do (FWIW): Thanks for posting that. Does anyone know if 'provisional patents' work on the other side of the pond, inc the EU ? And if so, where (everywhere, or ...). Also has anyone had a 'provisional patent' tested in court ? Is a provisional patent a full disclosure patent or is it the 'Patent Pending' type ? What is its proper name (for Internet and other search purposes). thanks, Peter -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist