Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
Patent Law (2)
The purpose of an abstract in a patent application is to provide a concise summary that allows readers to quickly determine the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. According to MPEP 608.01(b):
The abstract is a brief narrative of the disclosure as a whole, as concise as the disclosure permits, in a single paragraph preferably not exceeding 150 words, commencing on a separate sheet following the claims.
This summary helps examiners, researchers, and other readers to quickly assess the relevance of the patent application to their interests.
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According to 37 CFR 1.72(b), the requirements for an abstract in a patent application are:
- It must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims.
- It should be under the heading ‘Abstract’ or ‘Abstract of the Disclosure’.
- The sheet presenting the abstract should not include other parts of the application.
- It should be concise, preferably not exceeding 150 words in length.
- It should enable quick determination of the nature and gist of the technical disclosure.
The USPTO states: 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.
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Patent Procedure (2)
The purpose of an abstract in a patent application is to provide a concise summary that allows readers to quickly determine the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. According to MPEP 608.01(b):
The abstract is a brief narrative of the disclosure as a whole, as concise as the disclosure permits, in a single paragraph preferably not exceeding 150 words, commencing on a separate sheet following the claims.
This summary helps examiners, researchers, and other readers to quickly assess the relevance of the patent application to their interests.
To learn more:
According to 37 CFR 1.72(b), the requirements for an abstract in a patent application are:
- It must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims.
- It should be under the heading ‘Abstract’ or ‘Abstract of the Disclosure’.
- The sheet presenting the abstract should not include other parts of the application.
- It should be concise, preferably not exceeding 150 words in length.
- It should enable quick determination of the nature and gist of the technical disclosure.
The USPTO states: 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.
To learn more: