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What must an inventor include with a patent application?
To obtain a patent, the inventor is required to submit a patent application to each country in which he or she desires to obtain patent protection. In the United States, a complete patent application must contain the following components:
- A written English language document (called the specification) that clearly describes and explains the invention. Attached to the specification must be at least one "claim" that sets forth the desired legal parameters of the claimed invention.
- A drawing illustrating the invention, if such a drawing is necessary for understanding the invention.
- An oath or declaration by the inventor(s) claiming inventorship.
- A filing fee (about $700, or more, depending on the patent application).
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