What makes a good patent application title according to MPEP?

What makes a good patent application title according to MPEP?

According to MPEP 606.01, a good patent application title should be:

• Brief: Usually fewer than 500 characters in length
• Descriptive: Clearly indicative of the invention’s nature
• Specific: Particular to the claimed invention
• Non-Generic: Avoid broad, general terms like “device,” “process,” or “apparatus”

The MPEP states, “The title of the invention should be placed at the top of the first page of the specification unless it is provided in the application data sheet. The title should be brief but technically accurate and descriptive.” This guidance ensures that the title effectively communicates the essence of the invention to patent examiners and the public.

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• patent title
• application title
• MPEP guidelines