Can I demonstrate my invention during a patent interview?
Yes, you can demonstrate your invention during a patent interview. The MPEP states, The invention in question may be exhibited or demonstrated during the interview by a model or exhibit thereof. (MPEP 713.08) This allows inventors to provide a visual representation of their invention to the examiner. However, it’s important to note that demonstrations or…
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Yes, you can submit a working model of your invention to the USPTO, but it’s generally not required unless specifically requested by the examiner. According to MPEP 608.03(a): ‘Models or exhibits are not required in most patent applications since the description of the invention in the specification and the drawings must be sufficiently full, clear,…
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