Information Needed to Prepare a Non-Provisional Patent Application

The information below is required to prepare your submission for a U.S. Non-Provisional Patent. Please refer to guidelines found under the provisional section on how to prepare the following components:

  • Title of the Invention
  • Assignee (required): Montana Technological University (unless otherwise dictate by contractual sponsorship agreements)
  • Correspondence Address (required): Montana Technological University Research Office, 1300 W Park, Butte, MT (unless otherwise dictate by contractual sponsorship agreements)
  • Representative Information: Appointed patent attorney.
  • Cross-Reference to Related Applications (if applicable)
    • If the current application claims priority to or is related to any previously filed applications (such as a provisional application), indicate the application number and filing date.
    • Domestic Benefit/National Stage Data: If the current application claims the benefit of a previously filed US provisional or non-provisional application, provide the application number, filing date, and relationship information.
  • Statement Regarding Federally Sponsored Research or Development (if applicable)
  • Background of the Invention
  • Brief Summary of the Invention
  • Brief Description of the Drawings (if applicable)
  • Detailed Description of the Invention
  • Claim(s)
  • Abstract of the Disclosure
  • Sequence Listing (if applicable)
  • Table of Contents (optional) - correct section order
  • List of Figures (optional)
  • List of Tables (optional)
  • References Cited (optional)

Review and edit:

  • Carefully proof-read and review your patent application for any errors, inconsistencies, or unclear language.
  • Edit the document to improve clarity, remove unnecessary repetitions, and ensure logical flow.

Prepare and compile the following additional information:

  • Provisional patent filing receipt, and invention disclosure.
  • Other supporting documents that will assist the patent attorney in drafting the application, e.g. manuscripts, powerpoint presentations, drawings or diagrams, and experimental data.
  • Upcoming Disclosures: Are there any upcoming public disclosures of this subject matter that we should be aware of? Public disclosures before filing an application can affect patentability. Public disclosures include, for example, publication of a manuscript, discussion or presentation at a conference (e.g., in meetings, abstracts, posters), or selling or offering to sell the invention.