What are the main components required in a nonprovisional patent application?

A nonprovisional patent application filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) must include several key components. According to the MPEP, these include:

• A specification as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. 112
• A drawing as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. 113 (if necessary)
• An oath or declaration as prescribed by 35 U.S.C. 115
• The application filing fee

The MPEP states: Such application shall include— (A) a specification as prescribed by section 112; (B) a drawing as prescribed by section 113; and (C) an oath or declaration as prescribed by section 115.

It’s important to note that while claims and drawings are not required for obtaining a filing date (except for design applications), they are necessary for a complete application and must be submitted to avoid abandonment.

For more information on filing requirements, visit: filing requirements.

For more information on nonprovisional applications, visit: nonprovisional applications.

For more information on oath or declaration, visit: oath or declaration.

For more information on patent drawings, visit: patent drawings.