How should claims be numbered in a patent application?
According to MPEP 608.01(m), claims in a patent application should be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals. The MPEP states:
The claim or claims must commence on a separate physical sheet or electronic page and should appear after the detailed description of the invention. Any sheet including a claim or portion of a claim may not contain any other parts of the application or other material. Claims must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals.
This numbering system helps organize the claims and makes it easier for examiners and others to reference specific claims within the application.
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