Patent Application Preparation & Filing

Question 1

What is required in a patent application’s specification?

Accepted Answer

Clear written description

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Only a drawing

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Marketing plan

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Third-party testimonial

Question 2

What section defines the legal boundaries of a patent?

Accepted Answer

Claims

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Abstract

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Drawings

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Background

Question 3

Which form is used to submit a nonprovisional patent application?

Accepted Answer

PTO/AIA/01

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W-2 Form

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PCT/RO/101

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1040 Form

Question 4

What must be included in patent drawings?

Accepted Answer

Detailed representations of the invention

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Color schemes

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Shading only

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Photographs only

Question 5

What is a provisional application?

Accepted Answer

Preliminary submission

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Final rejection notice

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Utility patent

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Maintenance form

Question 6

How long after a provisional filing must a nonprovisional application be submitted?

Accepted Answer

18 months

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6 months

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12 months

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24 months

Question 7

Who may file a patent application?

Accepted Answer

Inventor or practitioner

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Any attorney

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Corporate shareholder

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Product end-user

Question 8

What is required for an oath or declaration?

Accepted Answer

Inventor’s sworn statement

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Company memo

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Investor signature

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Proof of use

Question 9

When can a continuation application be filed?

Accepted Answer

While parent is pending

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After patent expires

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After rejection

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Upon infringement