Law - Operation of the Invention

This task involves explaining "how to use" the invention. This is typically accomplished by "walking" the reader through startup and operation of at least one of the preferred embodiments of the invention.

MPEP § 608.01 Specification

MPEP § 608.01(a) Arrangement of Application

MPEP § 608.01(g) Detailed Description of Invention

MPEP § 608.01(p) Completeness

MPEP § 2164 The Enablement Requirement

MPEP § 2164.01 Test of Enablement

MPEP § 2164.03 Relationship of Predictability of the Art and the Enablement Requirement

MPEP § 2164.05(a) Specification Must Be Enabling as of the Filing Date

MPEP § 2164.05(b) Specification Must Be Enabling to Persons Skilled in the Art

MPEP § 2164.06 Examples of Enablement Issues


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