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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.

How do I Apply for a Patent?
A patent application is a legal document that you file with a patent office.

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

Making Amendments to a Patent Application
Making amendments to a patent application.

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.

Preparing the Specification
In a patent application - the description together with the claims is often referred to as the specification.

Tips on Writing Claims
Claims are key to receiving complete protection for your invention.

Tips on Writing an Abstract
The abstract is a short summary of your invention.

Tips on Writing Descriptions
Tips on writing descriptions for a patent application

Tips on Making Drawings for a Patent Application
Drawings must be included with your patent application if the subject matter can be illustrated.

Models Exhibits Specimens and Prototypes
Models or exhibits are not required in most patent applications.

Requirements - Nonprovisional Utility Patent Application
What are the requirements for a nonprovisional utility patent application - what goes into the application.

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

Appealing A Rejection of Your Patent Application
If the rejection of your patent application has been made final you may appeal.

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.

Overview of Patents and Patenting
What can be patented and who may apply. What you will find in a patent application: the specifications, drawings and models needed. The examination of applications and proceedings in the Patent Office. What are rights, assignments, markings, licenses and infringements.

Acquiring and Defending Patents
Documenting your idea is the first step in the invention process. It is necessary to thoroughly plan in order to minimize both the costs and the time requirements.

The USPTO Official Patent Information Menu
Everything on patent information from the USPTO.

USPTO - Frequently Asked Questions
The answers as given by the USPTO on patent information.

Patent Cafe
Overview of US patent system, rights granted by, when to file, obtaining a USPTO or Foreign patent, utility, design and disclosures.

Seeking Cost-Effective Patents
Evaluating profitability, marketing basics, potential competition, controlling costs, prior art searches, applications, seeking assignees, enforcing patents.

Oppedahl & Larson Patent Law Web Server
Everything from patent information, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, computer law, selecting intellectual property counsel, costs of patenting and more, includes the "FAQ On Patents".