37 CFR § 1.73 — Summary of the invention. (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
37 CFR § 1.73 Summary of the invention.
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting 37 CFR § 1.73, including 7 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
A brief summary indicating the nature and substance of the invention must precede the detailed description, including a statement of its object if relevant.
What this section covers
- This section requires a brief summary of the invention before the detailed description.
- The summary should indicate the nature and substance of the invention, which may include a statement of its object.
Key obligations
- Provide a brief summary of the invention before the detailed description.
- Ensure the summary is more than a mere statement of the objects of the invention.
- Adhere to the provisions of 37 CFR 1.73 for compliance.
Practice notes
- Ensure the summary is concise and covers essential aspects of the invention.
- Avoid overly technical language in the summary to ensure clarity.
Official MPEP § 1.73 — Summary of the invention.
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
1.73 Summary of the invention.
A brief summary of the invention indicating its nature and substance, which may include a statement of the object of the invention, should precede the detailed description. Such summary should, when set forth, be commensurate with the invention as claimed and any object recited should be that of the invention as claimed.
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