What are the requirements for the title in a nonprovisional international design application?

The title in a nonprovisional international design application must meet the following requirements: Designate the particular article in which the design is embodied Correspond with the claim Identify the article by the name generally known and used by the public As stated in MPEP 2920.04(a): “The title of the design identifies the article in which…

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What are the requirements for a design patent title?

The requirements for a design patent title are specified in MPEP 1503.01: “The title of the design must designate the particular article.” This means: The title should be descriptive of the article in which the design is embodied or applied. It should be as short and specific as possible. Words such as “design for” or…

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What should be avoided when creating a patent title?

What should be avoided when creating a patent title? When creating a patent title, it’s important to avoid certain elements that may make the title less effective or non-compliant. According to MPEP 606: “The title should not be descriptive of a particular embodiment, species or range.” Additionally, you should avoid: Unnecessarily long titles Overly broad…

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