Patent Annotations and Patent Abstracts Jun Blore 2.

Patent Annotations and Patent Abstracts Jun Blore 2.12.2011

Annotation of a Patent Similar to an annotative written translation (you remember this, right?) In a patent an annotation is a concise description of the invention and some critical comments. Should be relatively short (about 400-500 words at most).

Made up of three parts Introduction Description Conclusion Made up of 7 steps Read original Study pictures, graphs Gather information Write draft Evaluate Proofread Prepare final copy See pages 140-143 for more details.

Patent Abstract The concise summary or gist of a patent. Includes only the most important and unique details. Should be short (10%-30% of a full copy) May be difficult to translate because it is hard to include the most important information.

Made up of 7 steps Read original Study pictures, graphs Gather information Write draft Evaluate Proofread Prepare final copy This sound similar? Make sure you include heading information. For more information look on page 156.