Simple English definitions for legal terms
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An abstract of the specification is a short summary of a legal document or patent application. For patents, it is a one-paragraph summary of an invention's design and function, including its nature, structure, purpose, and novelty. The abstract is required for a patent application and appears on the front page of the patent itself. It cannot be longer than 150 words. The abstract is considered part of the specification for determining the adequacy of disclosure.
An abstract of the specification is a summary of a legal document or patent application. It provides a concise statement of the text, including the nature, structure, purpose, and novelty of an invention's design and function.
These examples illustrate how an abstract provides a brief overview of a legal document or patent application, allowing readers to quickly understand the key points without having to read the entire text.