When a complete design patent application, alongwith the appropriate filing fee, is received by theOffice, it is assigned an Application Number and aFiling Date. A Filing Receipt containing thisinformation is sent to the applicant. The applicationis then assigned to an examiner.
Qualified solar electric property costs - Qualified solar electric property costs are costs for property that uses solar energy to generate electricity for use in your home located in the United States. This includes costs relating to a solar panel or other property installed as a roof or a portion of a roof.
At least half of the energy generated by the qualifying property must come from the sun. The system must be certified by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) or a comparable entity endorsed by the government of the state in which the property is installed. Note: The credit is not available for expenses for swimming pools or hot tubs. The water must be used in the dwelling. Photovoltaic systems must provide electricity for the residence, and must meet applicable fire and electical code requirements.