Patent Application as Filed
A non-provisional application for a patent includes a written document disclosing the invention, which comprises a specification (description and claims), and an oath or declaration; and a drawing in those cases in which a drawing is necessary; and the filing fee.
A provisional application provides the means to establish an early effective filing date in a patent application and permits the term "Patent Pending" to be applied in connection with the invention. Claims and oath or declaration are not required for a provisional application. Provisional applications may not be filed for design inventions.
Note: Applications filed on paper are scanned upon receipt and copies are produced from the scanned images. Copies of applications that have not been issued or published are not available to the general public or open for public inspection; and no information or copies may be obtained without the written consent of the applicant, attorney of record, or the assignee. Documented entitlement or a power to inspect must accompany your request. If you wish to order a patent application that has not been published or issued a Power to inspect is required (DOC / PDF).
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