What is included in a patent application publication?
A patent application publication typically includes:
- A front page with information similar to that on a patent front page
- Drawings (if any)
- The specification (including claims)
The publication is generally based on:
- Patent application papers and drawings filed on the application filing date
- The executed oath or declaration and/or application data sheet (for applications filed on or after September 16, 2012)
- Subsequently filed application papers and drawings submitted in response to pre-examination notices
As stated in MPEP 1121: “A patent application publication includes a front page containing information similar to that contained on the front page of a patent, the drawings (if any), and the specification (including claims).”
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