One question about best mode. One of the answer choices is: If applicant doesn’t designate a best mode, but puts forth several embodiment – the application does not require a statement which specifically points out the best mode.
- 2165.01 Considerations Relevant to Best Mode
- [...]III. DESIGNATION AS BEST MODE IS NOT REQUIRED
- There is no requirement in the statute that applicants point out which of their embodiments they consider to be their best; that the disclosure includes the best mode contemplated by applicants is enough to satisfy the statute.
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Q. yesterday on best mode. Which is in accord with MPEP>…
1.Best mode is same as Enablement Req. —obvioulsy NO!
2.Best mode is the best mode made by inventor at the time of filing, as opposed to another inventor. <–couldnt find in MPEP but chose this
3..5 cant remember
i had this question on my exam yesterday (Jan 12 2010)
I remember that one of the choices was something like “if the inventor discloses a bunch of modes including the one he thinks is the best without explaining which one he thinks is the best, the best mode requirement is still satisfied”
I got three best mode questions.