What is the presumption regarding the adequacy of a description as filed in a patent application?
In patent law, there is a presumption that the description as filed in a patent application is adequate. This presumption remains in effect unless the examiner presents sufficient evidence or reasoning to rebut it. According to MPEP 2163.04: “A description as filed is presumed to be adequate, unless or until sufficient evidence or reasoning to…
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The adequacy of written description in patent applications is determined on a case-by-case basis and is a question of fact. The MPEP 2163.04 states: “The inquiry into whether the description requirement is met must be determined on a case-by-case basis and is a question of fact. In re Wertheim, 541 F.2d 257, 262, 191 USPQ…
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