What if inventor doesn't expressly identify the best mode

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One question about best mode. One of the answer choices is:


If applicant doesn’t designate a best mode, but puts forth several embodiment – 
the application does not require a statement which specifically points out the best mode.


2165.01 Considerations Relevant to Best Mode

[...]III. DESIGNATION AS BEST MODE IS NOT REQUIRED

There is no requirement in the statute that applicants point out which of their embodiments

they con­sider to be their best; that the disclosure includes the best mode contemplated

by applicants is enough to satisfy the statute.

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