Can I include detailed descriptions of the drawings in the Brief Description section?

No, detailed descriptions of the drawings should not be included in the Brief Description section of a patent application. According to MPEP 608.01(f):

The specification should not normally describe the drawings in detail, but should concentrate on defining the invention.

The Brief Description section should only contain:

  • References to each figure by number
  • A concise explanation of what each figure represents

Detailed descriptions of the drawings and how they relate to the invention should be reserved for the Detailed Description section of the specification.

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Topics: Patent Law, Patent Procedure
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