Re: First to file is now the law
I would be suspicious if a patent attorney told you that you have to file provisional application. In addition, while the us may be first to file, inventorship still matters. Someone declaring they are the true inventor when documentation (e.g, meeting notes, plans, license negotiations) exists indicating otherwise will not play nice later on down the road. Nothing wrong with publishing, but why publish if you can patent? 7-10k is my going rate to write an app. Additional costs include working with the patent office to get your app allowed.
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