The full text of the University Patent Policy can be found in the Faculty Handbook, Section 3.7.5. This website provides necessary forms and agreements related to patents and inventions.For more information, contact (408) 554-4408. Due to the enactment of the America Invents Act in 2012, this page contains forms for patent applications filed on or after September 16, 2012. The specification, including the abstract and claims, must have lines that are 1.5 or doublespaced in a single column of text. I recommend Bao for any patent attorney needs that you may have. He is skilled, knowledgeable, proficient, experienced and kind. Once completed, note the SST number and come into our office to finish the process. The staff of Unified Patents will assign a random number to each entry and record this number on all copies of each essay submitted. (45) It is possible to prepare and file your own provisional patent application.