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What it is
A PPA is a short version of a patent application that
an applicant can use to establish an early ling date
for a later-led Regular Patent Application (RPA). A
PPA consists of the ... le a Provisional
Patent Application (PPA) as a legal alternative to
building and testing the invention. Let’s explore the
PPA and its advantages and disadvantages.
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What it is
A PPA is a short version of a patent application that
an applicant can use to establish an early ling date
for a later-led Regular Patent Application (RPA). A
PPA consists of the ... le a Provisional
Patent Application (PPA) as a legal alternative to
building and testing the invention. Let’s explore the
PPA and its advantages and disadvantages.
CHA...
... either (a) have the patent application
examined right away for a relatively large fee, (b) have it
examined in the normal course for a moderate fee, or (c) have
examination deferred for a ... infringed and how
to go after the infringer.
You have a patent and want to maintain it. Read Chapter 15 on Maintenance Fees.
You have a patent and want to sell or license it. Reac...
... capital
gains and qualified dividends, and it would tax all capital income as ordinary income under the
marginal tax rate structure. The Tax Policy Center (TPC) estimated that taxing capital ... individuals are
currently able to shift their form of compensation from ordinary income to capital gains, and as a
result, the lower rate on capital gains allows the very wealthy to av...
... identify and distinguish
it from others in the marketplace. In other words, a
trademark is a brand name.
An example of a word trademark is Kodak, a brand of
camera. In addition to words, trademarks ... used as a substitute
for the name of the goods. For example, if you’re making
and selling can openers and have adopted the trademark
Ajax, always use the words “can o...
... Education
7. Parasuraman, A. , Berry, L.L. & Zeithaml, V .A. (1991). Refinement and reassessment of the
SERVQUAL scale. Journal of Retailing.
8. Parasuraman, A. , Zeithaml, V. A. , & Berry, ... this variable are tangibility, assurance,
responsiveness, reliability, and empathy.
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Tangibles: physical facilities, equipment and appearance of personnel
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Reliability: ability to perf...
... qualifications, the recent
downward trend in the personal saving rate
clearly has failed to involve only the United
States: Similar dynamics also characterize, for
instance, Canada and Australia.
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In ... rate.
The FoF Measure of the Personal
Saving Rate
Estimates of the assets and liabilities of the
personal sector are available in the FoF accounts
of the Federal Reserve B...
... can mean poor performance and durability.
■ Thermal Imaging - measures surface temperatures using infrared cameras and creates
a visual image of heat loss. The cameras detect radiation in the ... showerheads and faucet aerators.
■ Install gaskets behind electric outlets and switch plates on exterior walls.
■ Seal air leaks to attic and crawl space with spray foam.
■ Caulk and weathers...