Is a prototype of your invention needed before filing a patent application? I discuss prototypes and how they fit in to the invention development and patent application process.

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0:00 Introduction
0:13 The concept of reduction to practice
0:37 Actual Reduction to Practice, Constructive Reduction to Practice
1:47 Hypothetical Person Having Ordinary Skill in the Art
2:05 Skillsets of the "PHOSITA"
3:08 Advantages to building a prototype
3:23 The concept of "possession of the invention"
3:32 Public disclosure of invention can lead to loss of patentability
4:29 Prototypes can be helpful for discussion with Patent Examiners

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