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How to Write a Patent Application

Guides to filing different types of patent applications, utilty (provisional and nonprovisional), design, and plant.

How do I Apply for a Patent?

A patent application is a legal document that you file with a patent office.

Filing a Nonprovisional Utility Patent Application

A guide to filing a utility patent application. Since there are no official forms available with the exception of the declaration, all patent applicants must create their own applications using the USPTO guidelines.

Filing a Provisional Utility Patent Application

What is a provisional patent and how do you get one.

Filing a Design Patent Application

How to file a design patent application - examples of drawings and disclosures.

Filing a Plant Patent Application

An overview of plant patents and how to file an application.

Where to Get a Patent Application

Quick and easy - where to get a patent application and what kind you will need.

Application Pages - The Correct Style

Make sure your patent application is in the correct format.

Patent Application - Application Data Sheet

The application data sheet contains bibliographic data about your patent application.

Models Exhibits Specimens and Prototypes

Models or exhibits are not required in most patent applications.

Filing Fees

How much are the USPTO filing fees for a patent application?

Patent It Yourself by David Pressman

For those of you wishing to undertake the challenge to "Patent It Yourself" this is your guide and the most highly recommended book of its genre.

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Everything on patent information from the USPTO.
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