How can a patent applicant show they have sufficient enablement in their submission?

A patent applicant can demonstrate sufficient enablement in their submission by clearly describing all necessary components in the specification. This involves providing a detailed description of the invention that allows someone skilled in the relevant field to make and use the invention without requiring undue experimentation. The enablement requirement is rooted in the Patent Act, particularly under 35 U.S.C. § 112, which emphasizes that the specification must provide enough information for a person with ordinary skill in the art to understand how to practice the invention.

While including prior art can illustrate the context and support for the claims, it does not directly affirm the enablement of the current specification. Merely asserting completeness without evidence does not meet the legal requirements for enablement, as it lacks the necessary detail and support that the law requires. Filing supplementary evidence outside the application can be useful but does not substitute for a well-described specification. Thus, a comprehensive and clear description of all components is essential to fulfill the enablement requirement effectively.