Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-27
This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.
According to MPEP 1823, the description in a PCT application should generally be divided into six parts with the following headings:
- Technical Field
- Background Art
- Disclosure of Invention
- Brief Description of Drawings
- Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention (or Mode(s) for Carrying Out the Invention)
- Industrial Applicability (where applicable)
The MPEP states: “Those parts should have the following headings: ‘Technical Field,’ ‘Background Art,’ ‘Disclosure of Invention,’ ‘Brief Description of Drawings,’ ‘Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention’ or, where appropriate, ‘Mode(s) for Carrying Out the Invention,’ and ‘Industrial Applicability,’ where applicable.” This structure helps ensure a comprehensive and organized presentation of the invention.