Is it necessary to explicitly "point out" the best mode in a patent application?

The best mode requirement in patent law mandates that an applicant disclose the preferred way of carrying out the invention at the time of filing. However, it is not necessary for the best mode to be explicitly "pointed out" or highlighted separately within the patent application. Instead, it must be disclosed somewhere in the specification. This means that while the best mode should be included in the application, it can be intermingled with the rest of the detailed description of the invention, providing the reader with insight into how the inventor believes the invention should be made and used most effectively.

This approach aligns with the intention of the best mode requirement, which is to ensure that the public is informed about how to make and use the invention to its full extent. As long as the best mode is included in the specification, it satisfies the legal requirement, regardless of its prominence or specific presentation in the text. Consequently, the emphasis is on the disclosure itself rather than how it is presented within the application.