reduction to practice
: the process of demonstrating that an invention works correctly for its desired purpose
Note: Under federal patent law reduction to practice is taken into account in establishing priority of invention.
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“Reduction to practice.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/reduction%20to%20practice. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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