My template for Paper A
As you probably know, Paper A is about drafting claims and the introductory part of a patent application. I am now publishing a possible template for the introductory part.
The present invention relates to ... (e.g. ... device or device for ... and a method for manufacturing the device)
(A single sentence is sufficient.)
Background of the invention
(Copy general prior art from the client's letter, if applicable.)
Prior art
D1 discloses...
Disadvantage of prior art D1:
D2 discloses...
Disadvantage of prior art D2:
You can also summarise the problem with the prior art altogether, e.g.:
Thus, the problem associated with the prior art is...
Technical problem
It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a solution (or device/method) which ... (add the advantage, technical effect)
Introduction of invention
This is achieved by a ... as claimed in claim 1.
Definitions, unusual expressions and parameters
(Copy definitions related to the invention from the client's letter, if applicable. Explain any unusual expressions and parameters used in the claims. The subtitle "Definitions" is not needed!)
Other independent claims:
In a further aspect the invention provides…
If there is more to write and you have time, you can write more about the independent claims and how the technical problem is solved, e.g.:
According to these independent claims...
Dependent claims
If you have time, you can write about the dependent claims. Or just add this sentence:
Further advantageous aspects of the invention are covered by dependent claims.