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What is the difference between a provisional and a non-provisional patent, and which one makes the most sense for a student inventor who needs to pitch to investors next month?

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What is the difference between a provisional and a non-provisional patent, and which one makes the most sense for a student inventor who needs to pitch to investors next month?
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