IPA patent 5.6.3.3-omnibus-claims--references-to-the-descriptions-or-drawings — IP Australia Patent Manual of Practice and Procedure – 5.6.3.3 Omnibus claims – references to the descriptions or drawings

Also in this Chapter: 5.6.3.1 Consideration of Amendments made prior to Examination 5.6.3.2 Claims directed to a single invention (Unity) 5.6.3.4 Provisional specifications - Examination . ​​​​​​​ Key Legislat ion: Patents Act: s40(3A) Claim must not rely on references to descriptions, drawings Related Chapters: 5 .5.4.3 Omnibus claims ​​​​​​​ Examination Practice Omnibus claims define an invention by references to the description, drawings, graphics or photographs. Unless they are absolutely necessary, omnibus claims should be objected to and opinion on the claims reserved. For further information see 5.5.4.3 Omnibus claims . ​​​​​​​