What should be included in the brief description of drawings for a patent application?

The brief description of drawings for a patent application should include:

• A reference to each figure by number (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2)
• A brief explanation of what each figure depicts

According to MPEP 608.01(f): The specification must contain or be amended to contain a brief description of the several views of the drawings.

It’s important to note that this section should be concise and not include detailed descriptions of the drawings, which belong in the Detailed Description section.

To learn more:

• patent application
• drawings
• brief description
• MPEP 608.01(f)

To learn more:

• MPEP 608.01(f)