The submission of biological material specimens to the USPTO is governed by specific requirements outlined in MPEP 608.03(a). The key points are: Proper packaging: Specimens must be submitted in containers that ensure their safe delivery. Identification: Each specimen should be clearly identified with the inventor’s name, the application number, and the filing date. Compliance with…

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,…