Patent Bar Mpep Q & A Podcast

Question: What are the three separate and distinct requirements required of the specification by 35 U.S.C. 112(a) and pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, first paragraph? Answer: 35 U.S.C. 112(a) and pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 112, first paragraph require that the specification include the following three separate and distinct requirements: A written description of the invention; The manner and process of making and using the invention (the enablement requirement); and The best mode contemplated by the inventor of carrying out his invention. Chapter Details: The answer to this question can be found in chapter 2100 of the MPEP. This chapter covers Patentability. The… The post MPEP Q & A 70: Three Separate and Distinct Requirements of the Specification appeared first on Patent Education Series.