What are the requirements for a complete patent application?
What are the requirements for a complete patent application?
A complete patent application must include the following elements:
- Specification (including a description and claim(s))
- Drawing(s) (when necessary)
- Oath or declaration
- Filing, search, and examination fees
As stated in MPEP 601.01: ‘The application for patent as filed must include a specification as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. 112, at least one claim as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. 112, and, in applications other than design applications, any drawing referred to in the specification or required by 35 U.S.C. 113.’ Additionally, the applicant must submit an oath or declaration and pay the necessary fees to complete the application.
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