Drawings are the foundation of any patent application, whether it is provisional or non provisional application. Therefore, it is imperative to abide by the guidelines of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to ensure that the drawings are clear and the patent passes examination.
To understanding the differences between the two drawing approaches, we first need to know what provisional and non-provisional patent applications are.
Provisional patent application basics:
To be successful, any provisional application must include thorough details of the invention, just as in a non provisional application.
Non provisional patent application basics:
Patent illustration drawings are critical and can determine the success of any patent application. Therefore, it is important that all drawings are in accordance with USPTO rules.
By law, all patent applicants are required to provide a drawing of the invention if it increases the understanding of the invention. Exceptions may include for matter compositions or processes where drawings are irrelevant for comprehension.
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