What are the filing requirements for a provisional application?
What are the filing requirements for a provisional application?
A provisional application must include:
- A specification as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. 112(a), except claims are not required
- Any drawings necessary to understand the invention
- The inventor’s oath or declaration is not required
- The appropriate filing fee
According to MPEP 601.01(b): ‘A provisional application must include a specification as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. 112(a), except that no claims are required.’ The specification should provide a clear description of the invention to enable others skilled in the art to make and use it.
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