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What should be contained within the specification of a design application?

3/6/2018

 
37 C.F.R. 1.154(b) requires:

"(b) The specification should include the following sections in order:
  • (1) Preamble, stating the name of the applicant, title of the design, and a brief description of the nature and intended use of the article in which the design is embodied.
  • (2) Cross-reference to related applications (unless included in the application data sheet).
  • (3) Statement regarding federally sponsored research or development.
  • (4) Description of the figure or figures of the drawing.
  • (5) Feature description.
  • (6) A single claim."

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