How to Revise a Patent Application
Patent applications are fairly easy to fill out, though they require some time to complete with the additional documentation usually needed to file them properly. If you find you left something out or need to amend part of the application, you will need to revise the patent application.
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Instructions
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Visit the United States Patent Office website to find out the requirements around filing a revision patent application. Once you have filed a patent application, any changes need to be done in writing. You will also need to send additional documentation.
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Make copies of the original documents you filed. This will need to be sent with the revisions to note where the changes are throughout your patent application. Give yourself plenty of time to get everything together and sent in, but be sure to check for any deadlines you may be up against. Triple check everything before you mail it off.
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Print the appropriate form for the revisions you need to make. This varies depending on the patent application you submitted the first time, and could include a utility, design, or plant patent application. Make a copy of any new materials to add to the file you have created with all the patent application documentation already sent.
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Send the revision packet to the correct division of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. It is important to get the revision information to the right department and person the first time. This will ensure you do not pass the deadline and incur additional fees.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider consulting with a patent attorney if you are unfamiliar with the process or have any major concerns.
