FAQs Patent Questions

Question:A patent claim listing is required for preliminary amendments present on the filing date.

Answer:
Yes, a claim listing of every claim ever presented in the application is required, even for preliminary amendments present on the filing date of the application. The status identifier, (new), instead of (original), should be used for claims added by a preliminary amendment, even when the preliminary amendment is present on the filing date of the application and the first executed oath or declaration refers to the preliminary amendment.

Question:All submitted drawings must be drawn on strong, white, smooth, non-shiny paper

Answer:
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.

Question:A design patent protects only appearance of an article,and not its structural or functional features

Answer:
The design patent protects only the appearance of an article, but not its structural or functional features.

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