USPTO Patent Application Document

USPTO Patent Application Document

This Patent Application is submitted by Applicant Name: and Authorized Representative Name: for filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the date of execution: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Applicant has conceived and reduced to practice or is in possession of an invention described as Title of Invention: (the "Invention"); and

WHEREAS, Applicant desires to obtain patent protection for the Invention and to file a patent application, including specification, claims, drawings, and any required declarations and assignments necessary to effectuate such filing; and

WHEREAS, Applicant has retained or intends to retain the Authorized Representative to prepare, prosecute and take such actions as required with respect to the filing and prosecution of the patent application identified herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this document, "Application" means the patent filing to be submitted to the Patent Office comprising the specification, claims, drawings (if any), abstract, oath or declaration, and any required fees. "Applicant" means the person or legal entity identified above as Applicant. "Authorized Representative" means the attorney, agent or other duly authorized individual identified above.

2. APPLICATION DETAILS

Utility    Design    Plant    Provisional

3. INVENTORS

The inventors of the Invention are identified below. Applicant represents that the information provided is true and correct to the best of Applicant's knowledge.

4. ASSIGNEE AND OWNERSHIP

If any rights in the Invention have been assigned or are to be assigned, the assignee information must be provided. Applicant warrants that the applicant is entitled to file the Application and that any necessary assignments will be delivered to the Patent Office as required.

5. SPECIFICATION, CLAIMS AND DRAWINGS

Applicant will provide a complete specification including a written description, best mode (if applicable), claims that define the invention, and any drawings necessary to understand the Invention. The Authorized Representative is authorized to prepare and submit such documents on Applicant's behalf, subject to Applicant's approval.

6. OATH OR DECLARATION

The undersigned Applicant and Inventor(s) shall execute an oath or declaration stating that the inventor(s) believe themselves to be the original inventor(s) of the subject matter which is claimed and that the application was made by the person entitled to the benefit of the claimed invention. Applicant authorizes the Authorized Representative to prepare and present the oath or declaration for signature and filing.

7. POWER OF ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZATION

Applicant hereby appoints the Authorized Representative to act as Attorney/Agent for the purpose of prosecuting the Application before the Patent Office, to sign and file papers, make amendments, and to perform all acts necessary to obtain the grant of a patent, subject to Applicant's direction. The Authorized Representative will act in accordance with applicable professional and ethical obligations.

8. FEES AND PAYMENT

Applicant acknowledges responsibility for payment of filing, search, examination, excess claim, and any other fees required by the Patent Office. Applicant authorizes the Authorized Representative to submit fee transmittals on Applicant's behalf and to charge agreed-upon fees for professional services.

9. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

Applicant represents and warrants that all information provided to the Authorized Representative for preparation and filing is true and complete, that Applicant is the owner or assignee of the rights to the Invention or has authority to file, and that there are no known prior agreements or encumbrances inconsistent with the filing and prosecution of the Application except as disclosed herein.

10. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this document shall be in writing and delivered to the mailing or electronic addresses provided below. Notice shall be effective upon receipt.

11. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

This document may be amended only by a written instrument executed by both Applicant and Authorized Representative. No failure or delay by either party in exercising any right under this document will constitute a waiver of that right.

12. GOVERNING LAW

This document and any disputes arising out of or related to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of principal place of business of the Applicant, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This document contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings and negotiations, whether written or oral.

14. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this document is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and the invalid provision shall be modified to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the intent of the parties.

15. COUNTERPARTS

This document may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic or facsimile signatures shall be deemed originals for all purposes.

CERTIFICATION AND ATTESTATION

By executing below, Applicant certifies under penalty of perjury that the information provided in connection with this Application is true, complete and correct to the best of Applicant's knowledge and belief, and that Applicant has full authority to execute and deliver this document. The Authorized Representative attests that they are authorized to act on behalf of Applicant and that they will comply with applicable ethical and professional requirements.

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