by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 14, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
If you’ve ever looked at a patent and wondered why the claims read like a blend of legalese and engineering jargon, you’re not alone. But there is a method to the madness—every patent claim is built from three required parts, and each part plays a critical role in...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 14, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
SURCHARGE- USPTO FEES A surcharge will be assesed for late submission of the basic filing requirements including late submission of inventor’s oath and filing an application that does not contain at least one claim on filing, for example. SAMPLE NOTICE TO FILE...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 14, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
Required Specification Format for a US Patent Application The specification, including the abstract and claims, must be written in English and have lines that are 1.5 or double-spaced in a single column of text; Written on only one side in portrait orientation; 8.5 x...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 13, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
How to file a substitute specification for a US Patent Application To file a substitute specification for a US patent application, there are 3 required parts to submit to the USPTO. Marked-up copy with markings showing all the changes relative to the immediate prior...
by Team EvansIPLaw | Jan 13, 2026 | Welcome to All About Inventing!
US PATENT APPLICATION DRAWINGS Drawings: Required if necessary to understand the subject matter to be patented A drawing necessary to understand the invention cannot be introduced after the filing date. Common mistakes found during the USPTO drawing review: Line...
