What are the requirements for a provisional patent application cover sheet?
A provisional patent application requires a cover sheet with specific identifying information. According to the MPEP:
“A cover sheet providing identifying information is required for a complete provisional application. In accordance with 37 CFR 1.51(c)(1) the cover sheet must state that it is for a provisional application, it must identify and give the residence of the inventor or inventors, and it must give a title of the invention.”
The cover sheet must include:
- Statement that it is for a provisional application
- Inventor(s) identification and residence
- Title of the invention
- Name and registration number of the attorney or agent (if applicable)
- Docket number (if applicable)
- Correspondence address
- Statement regarding federally sponsored research or development (if applicable)
- Name of the government agency and contract number (if developed under a government contract)
For more details on provisional application requirements, refer to MPEP § 201.04.
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