What is the purpose of 35 U.S.C. 112(a) or pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, first paragraph?
The purpose of 35 U.S.C. 112(a) or pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, first paragraph is to ensure that patent applications contain a full and clear description of the invention. As stated in the MPEP:
“The requirement for an adequate written description ensures that the public receives something in return for the exclusionary rights that are granted to the inventor by a patent.“
This law sets the minimum requirements for the quality and quantity of information that must be included in a patent application to justify the grant of a patent. It aims to foster the development and disclosure of new ideas and advance scientific knowledge.
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Topics:
First Paragraph,
MPEP 2100 - Patentability,
MPEP 2162 - Policy Underlying 35 U.S.C. 112(A) Or Pre - Aia 35 U.S.C. 112,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure