This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.
According to MPEP 201, a nonprovisional application for patent is the standard type of patent application. The MPEP states:
“A nonprovisional application for patent filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) must include a specification, including a claim or claims, drawings when necessary, an oath or declaration, and the prescribed filing fee, search fee, examination fee and application size fee.”
This type of application is examined by the USPTO and can potentially lead to the grant of a patent. It requires a detailed description of the invention, claims defining the scope of protection sought, and often includes drawings to illustrate the invention.
For more information on declaration, visit: declaration.
For more information on drawings, visit: drawings.
For more information on nonprovisional application, visit: nonprovisional application.
For more information on oath, visit: oath.