What is the recommended length for a patent application abstract?
The recommended length for a patent application abstract is typically 150 words or less. According to MPEP 608.01(b):
The abstract is a brief narrative of the disclosure as a whole, as concise as the disclosure permits, in a single paragraph preferably not exceeding 150 words, commencing on a separate sheet following the claims.
While 150 words is the preferred maximum length, the MPEP also notes that the abstract should be as concise as the disclosure permits. This means that if the invention can be adequately summarized in fewer words, a shorter abstract is acceptable and even encouraged.
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