What is the enablement requirement for a patent application?
The enablement requirement for a patent application is outlined in 35 U.S.C. 112. According to MPEP 2164.01(b), “As long as the specification discloses at least one method for making and using the claimed invention that bears a reasonable correlation to the entire scope of the claim, then the enablement requirement of 35 U.S.C. 112 is satisfied.” This means that the patent application must provide enough information for a person skilled in the art to make and use the invention without undue experimentation.
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Topics:
MPEP 2100 - Patentability,
MPEP 2164.01(B) - How To Make The Claimed Invention,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure