How should I reference figures in the Brief Description of Drawings section?
When referencing figures in the Brief Description of Drawings section of a patent application, you should:
- Refer to each figure by its number (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2)
- Provide a brief explanation of what each figure represents
The MPEP 608.01(f) states:
The specification must contain or be amended to contain a brief description of the several views of the drawings.
For example:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the invented device.
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the device shown in Figure 1.
Keep the descriptions concise and avoid detailed explanations, which belong in the Detailed Description section.
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