MPEP § 1302.04(a) — Title of Invention (Annotated Rules)
This page consolidates and annotates all enforceable requirements under MPEP § 1302.04(a), including statutory authority, regulatory rules, examiner guidance, and practice notes. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
Title of Invention
This section addresses Title of Invention.
Key Rules
Definitions & Scope (1)
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Title Must Reflect Invention Claim
Note:
The title of the invention must accurately reflect the claims as specified in MPEP § 606.01.
Where the title of the invention is not specific to the invention as claimed, see MPEP § 606.01.
Citations
| Primary topic | Citation |
|---|---|
| – | MPEP § 606.01 |
Source Text from USPTO’s MPEP
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Official MPEP § 1302.04(a) — Title of Invention
Source: USPTO1302.04(a) Title of Invention [R-08.2012]
Where the title of the invention is not specific to the invention as claimed, see MPEP § 606.01.