What are the main components of a complete nonprovisional patent application?

A complete nonprovisional patent application filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) comprises the following components:

• A specification, including claims, as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. 112
• Drawings as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. 113
• An oath or declaration as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. 115
• The prescribed filing fee, search fee, examination fee, and application size fee

As stated in the MPEP: “A complete application filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) comprises a specification, including claims, as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. 112, drawings as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. 113, an oath or declaration as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. 115, and the prescribed filing fee, search fee, examination fee and application size fee.”

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