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A patent application often includes the following primary sections: Invention Title. The title's objective is to provide a clear understanding of the invention or idea. Prior Art: Context and Novelty. Invention Summary. Drawings and Descriptions. Detailed Description. Claims. Scope. Characteristics.

The five primary requirements for patentability are: (1) patentable subject matter; (2) utility; (3) novelty; (4) non-obviousness; and (5) enablement. Like trademarks, patents are territorial, meaning they are enforceable in a specific geographic area.

Requirements for filing a provisional application: A detailed written description of the invention including drawings. Title of the invention. Name(s) of all inventors. Inventor(s) residence(s) Name and registration number of attorney or agent and docket number (if applicable) Correspondence address.

For example, your chances of success at one year from the date of the first Office Action is less than half at around 45%. At three years from the first refusal date, your chances of success are at approximately 67%. Any increase in the grant rate appears to plateau after three years from the first Office Action date.

Yes, patents are difficult to obtain. In fact, it is sufficiently difficult to obtain a patent that there are licensed patent attorneys and agents that are trained to help others with the very complex task of preparing and prosecuting patent applications. People serious about obtaining patents hire these professionals.

More expensive than a design patent. Takes longer to receive patent protection (normally 2-3 years). Does not protect the ornamental features of an invention.

Drawings submitted to the Office must be made on paper which is flexible, strong, white, smooth, non-shiny, and durable. All sheets must be reasonably free from cracks, creases, and folds. Only one side of the sheet may be used for the drawing.

Formal drawings are not required, handwritten sketches are fine. I recommend using number references as in a standard patent application drawing. Photographs may be used as well. The key to a good provisional is complete disclosure of your invention.

Description of your invention. The description of the invention must always be in written form. Drawings. Example of a figure. Claims. If a patent is granted, the claims set out what is protected by the patent. Preamble and characterising part in claims. Number each claim. Abstract. Deposit of biological material.