Why & How is drafting used in the US patent process

[sean214]

Assignment

2 page paper on drafting for patents.

Why & How is drafting used in the US patent process.

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I need to write this paper and I have no idea why drafting is used in the patent process.

 

If you know please add any ideas...links would be good

 

I searched google and didnt do so well

[ReMark]

Words cannot adequately describe an invention. Drawings, on the other hand, can fill in the gaps.

 

Haven't you ever heard the phrase, "A picture is worth a thousand words?"

 

Check this link. Look at the section regarding Drawings.

http://www.uspto.gov/patents/resources/general_info_concerning_patents.jsp

[sean214]

Great. I guess this can be my first topic sentence:)----A picture is worth a thousand words....Thanks i sorta get the idea now..i think but i will check the link

Words cannot adequately describe an invention. Drawings, on the other hand, can fill in the gaps.

 

Haven't you ever heard the phrase, "A picture is worth a thousand words?"

 

Check this link. Look at the section regarding Drawings.

http://www.uspto.gov/patents/resources/general_info_concerning_patents.jsp

[fuccaro]

A picture is worth a thousand words

If you like that expression, you may put it in your signature. I meant here in the forum.