What does “reasonable correlation” mean in the context of enablement?
What does “reasonable correlation” mean in the context of enablement?
In the context of enablement, “reasonable correlation” refers to the relationship between the disclosed method for making and using the invention and the full scope of the patent claim. The MPEP 2164.01(b) states:
“The specification need not contain an example if the invention is otherwise disclosed in such manner that one skilled in the art will be able to practice it without an undue amount of experimentation.”
This means that the disclosed method should adequately cover the entire scope of the claim, allowing a person skilled in the art to make and use the invention without excessive experimentation. The correlation is considered reasonable if it provides sufficient guidance for the claimed invention’s implementation across its full range.
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