Quiz — How your patent application is processed
- A preliminary search of patent literature
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gives you an idea if your invention has already been patented.
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is accepted by the Patent Office as proof that your invention is new.
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ensures that your patent application will be accepted.
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- The filing date is important because
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you need a filing date to do a preliminary search.
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you must disclose your invention before the filing date.
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the first inventor to file an application for the invention is entitled to the patent.
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- After you file your application you cannot
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add new subject matter.
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remove a claim.
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change the format of your application.
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- When requesting that your application be examined, you must send in the request
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as soon as you receive your filing date.
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anytime within five years of the filing date.
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when you send in your application.
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