PCT AI Section 204 — Headings of the Parts of the Description (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
PCT AI Section 204 Headings of the Parts of the Description
Source: PCT Administrative InstructionBlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting PCT AI Section 204, including 0 rules 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.
Official MPEP § 204 — Headings of the Parts of the Description
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
204 Headings of the Parts of the Description
- (a) The headings of the parts of the description shall preferably be
as follows:
- (i) for matter referred to in Rule 5.1(a)(i) , “Technical Field”;
- (ii) for matter referred to in Rule 5.1(a)(ii) , “Background Art”;
- (iii) for matter referred to in Rule 5.1(a)(iii) , “Disclosure of Invention” or “Summary of Invention”;
- (iv) for matter referred to in Rule 5.1(a)(iv) , “Brief Description of Drawings”;
- (v) for matter referred to in Rule 5.1(a)(v) , “Best Mode for Carrying out the Invention,” or, where appropriate, “Mode(s) for Carrying out the Invention” or “Description of Embodiments”;
- (vi) for matter referred to in Rule 5.1(a)(vi) , “Industrial Applicability”.
- (vii) [Deleted]
- (viii) [Deleted]
- (b) The heading “Title of Invention” shall preferably precede the title of the invention.