What is an incomplete patent application?

An incomplete patent application is one that is not entitled to a filing date because it lacks some of the essential parts required by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). As stated in MPEP 203.06: An application that is not entitled to a filing date (e.g., for lacking some of the essential parts)…

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What are the essential parts of a patent application?

While MPEP 203.06 mentions ‘essential parts’ without specifying them, other sections of the MPEP provide details on what constitutes a complete patent application. The essential parts typically include: Specification (including a description of the invention) At least one claim Drawings (when necessary to understand the invention) Filing fees Inventor’s oath or declaration The specific requirements…

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