37 CFR § 1.72 — Title and abstract. (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 1.72 Title and abstract.
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 1.72, including 76 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 Title and Abstract section covers the requirements for the title and abstract of a patent application, including their format and content.
What this section covers
- This section covers the requirements for the title and abstract of a patent application, including their format and content.
- It provides guidance on the examination procedure for ensuring compliance with these requirements.
Key obligations
- Practitioners must ensure that the title and abstract are clear, concise, and accurately reflect the content of the patent application.
- They must also ensure that the title and abstract comply with the specific format and content requirements outlined in the MPEP.
- Compliance with these requirements is necessary to avoid rejection or delay in the examination process.
Practice notes
- Practitioners should review the title and abstract carefully to ensure they are not misleading or overly broad, as this can lead to rejection.
- It is also important to ensure that the title and abstract are not overly detailed, as they should provide a general overview of the invention.
Official MPEP § 1.72 — Title and abstract.
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
1.72 Title and abstract.
- (a) The title of the invention may not exceed 500 characters in length and must be as short and specific as possible. Characters that cannot be captured and recorded in the Office’s automated information systems may not be reflected in the Office’s records in such systems or in documents created by the Office. Unless the title is supplied in an application data sheet (§ 1.76 ), the title of the invention should appear as a heading on the first page of the specification.
- (b) A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract” or “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The sheet or sheets presenting the abstract may not include other parts of the application or other material. The abstract must be as concise as the disclosure permits, preferably not exceeding 150 words in length. The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure.
[31 FR 12922, Oct. 4, 1966; 43 FR 20464, May 11, 1978; para. (b) amended, 61 FR 42790, Aug. 19, 1996, effective Sept. 23, 1996; revised, 65 FR 54604, Sept. 8, 2000, effective Nov. 7, 2000; para. (a) revised, 65 FR 57024, Sept. 20, 2000, effective Nov. 29, 2000; para. (b) revised, 68 FR 38611, June 30, 2003, effective July 30, 2003; para. (b) revised, 78 FR 62368, Oct. 21, 2013, effective Dec. 18, 2013]
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