35 USC 112

Question 1

35 USC 112(a)

Answer 1

1. Written description must be clear and concise;
2. To enable one skilled in the art to make and use; and
3. Include the Best Mode

Question 2

35 USC 112(b)

Answer 2

Specification shall conclude with one or more claims (unambiguous, clear and concise)

Question 3

35 USC 112(c)

Answer 3

Claims may be in independent or dependent form (even multiple dependent form)

Question 4

35 USC 112(d)

Answer 4

Subject to 112(e) a claim in dependent form shall contain reference to a previously set forth claim with further limitations

Question 5

35 USC 112(e)

Answer 5

A claim in multiple dependent form shall contain reference to more than one previous claim with a further limitation but can’t depend from another multiple dependent claim:

i - Can reference more than one previous claim in the alternative (or)
ii - Claim should refer back and only further limit the subject matter

Question 6

35 USC 112(f)

Answer 6

An element in a claim for a combo may be expressed as means or step for performing a function without having to recite structure, though construed to cover structure
i - use of “means” or “step” in claims may require all details if discussed in spec -OR-
ii - alternatively, leave out such terms of written as a function to be performed without structure or acts