37 CFR § 1.435 — The description. (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 1.435 The description.
Source: Patent Rule (37 CFR)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 1.435, including 15 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.
Summary
The description must disclose the invention in a manner sufficiently clear and complete for it to be carried out by a person skilled in the art, starting with the title.
What this section covers
- Defines the requirements for disclosing an invention in a manner understandable by a skilled artisan.
Key obligations
- Disclose the invention in a manner sufficiently clear and complete for it to be carried out by a person skilled in the art.
- Start with the title of the invention as it appears in the application.
- Adhere to 37 CFR 1.435 requirements for disclosure.
Practice notes
- Ensure the description is understandable by a skilled artisan to avoid confusion.
- Avoid overly technical jargon that may confuse the skilled artisan.
Official MPEP § 1.435 — The description.
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
1.435 The description.
- (a) The application must meet the requirements as to the content and form of the description set forth in PCT Rules 5 , 9 , 10 , and 11 and sections 204 and 208 of the Administrative Instructions.
- (b) In international applications designating the United States the description must contain upon filing an indication of the best mode contemplated by the inventor for carrying out the claimed invention.
[Para. (a) revised, 63 FR 29614, June 1, 1998, effective July 1, 1998 (adopted as final, 63 FR 66040, Dec. 1, 1998)]
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