In filing a patent application and paying required fees, the USPTO provides forms and an electronic filing tool. You may also wish to find a patent attorney or agent to help draft the required description of the invention and claims, and any required drawings.
Utility Patent Drawings are $100/sheet. Design Patent Drawings are $125/sheet.
Micro Entity Status The primary benefit of qualifying as a micro entity is the significant reduction in many USPTO fees. In fact, micro entities are entitled to an 80% reduction on most fees, making this status highly advantageous for individual inventors or small entities.
The poor man's patent has become outdated as a result of the change from the “first-to-invent” to the “first-to-file” system. It's not enough to have a good idea. The key is the date of filing, which must be recorded in a patent at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent application forms can be found on the USPTO website. All of the forms related to patent applications can be found on the link here, or by navigating to the USPTO website and clicking on the “Forms” link under the “Apply for a Patent” section on the “Patents” page.
Filing Patent Application Patent application in Form-1. Proof of right to file application from the inventor. Provisional specifications, if complete specifications are not available. Complete specification in Form-2 within 12 months of filing of provisional specification.
Here is the procedure on how to apply for patent in India: STEP 1: Invention Disclosure. STEP 2: Patentability Search. STEP 3: Filing an Application for a Patent. STEP 4: Patent Drafting. STEP 5: Filing the Patent Application. STEP 6: Request for Examination. STEP 7: Responding to Objections (if any) ... STEP 8: Grant of Patent.
Format of a Patent Application The Specification. The Title. The Description. The Claims. The Drawings. The Abstract. Sample Specifications. Minimum Requirements for a Filing Date.
The typical patent filing fees in India is ₹1,600 for individuals and ₹8,000 for larger entities. Fees for examination requests are ₹20,000 for large entities and ₹4,000 for individuals.