An abstract may not exceed 150 words in length. According to former 37 CFR 1.72, the abstract was allowed to be up to 250 words in length. To harmonize USPTO practice with PCT guidelines, the USPTO reduced the number of words allowed.
An abstract may not exceed 150 words in length. According to former 37 CFR 1.72, the abstract was allowed to be up to 250 words in length. To harmonize USPTO practice with PCT guidelines, the USPTO reduced the number of words allowed.