What are the required elements of a plant patent application?
A plant patent application consists of several required elements, as outlined in 37 CFR 1.163(b). These elements should appear in the following order: Plant application transmittal form Fee transmittal form Application data sheet (see § 1.76) Specification Drawings (in duplicate) The inventor’s oath or declaration (§ 1.162) As stated in the MPEP, “An application for…
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The recommended arrangement of elements in a utility patent application is outlined in 37 CFR 1.77. The elements should appear in the following order: Utility application transmittal form Fee transmittal form Application data sheet Specification Drawings The inventor’s oath or declaration The specification should include specific sections in a particular order, starting with the title…
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