Which of the following is NOT required for a nonprovisional application to receive a non-shifting filing date?

To receive a non-shifting filing date for a nonprovisional application, certain requirements must be met. Among these, the basic filing fee, a specification, and a description are essential components.

The basic filing fee is necessary because it confirms that the application is officially filed within the system, and without it, an application cannot be processed or recorded effectively. Similarly, a specification is required to ensure that the application describes the invention in enough detail to demonstrate its utility and patentability, as mandated by the standards of 35 USC 112. Additionally, a description as stipulated by 37 CFR 1.71 is also critical for establishing the scope and details of the invention asserted in the application.

In contrast, the requirement for a signed declaration by the inventor is not a prerequisite for granting a non-shifting filing date. While a declaration may be important for other aspects of the application process, such as proving inventorship or complying with rules regarding oath and declaration, it does not impact the official filing date.Thus, an application lacking a signed declaration can still be treated as filed, thereby making it the correct response regarding what is not required for a nonprovisional application to secure a non-shifting filing date.