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how to write a claim for this attachment
suppose I have two vertical panels that was attached with each other as image attached, could I write below.
one vertical edge of the panel attached to another panel surface by appropriate meanings ...
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Where in your patent application can you make an argument that you're invention is non-obvious?
I'm a guy in a garage inventor. This is my first time trying to get a patent. I've got a provisional patent and I've done a fairly extensive patent search and I've done some research on how to to fill ...
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Is amending an independent claim in an amendment fully responsive to dependent claim rejections?
As in the title, if an examiner rejects claims 1 and 2, with claim 2 being dependent on claim 1, would amending only claim 1 be fully responsive to the office action?
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Claim 1: A Z ...
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Language in claims for individual instance of a plurality
An element in an independent claim reads: a plurality of widgets
Since everything I've read says you MUST refer to "said plurality of widgets" or "the plurality of widgets"...
Also, if you may ...
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Constructing multi-part system claims
What would be the right way to construct claim multi-component system that has their own construct?
Let's say I claim meat production system (or actually ecosystem).
I claim:
A meat production ...
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Set-theoretic view of dependent vs. independent claims
I know that the role of dependent claims has been thoroughly explained in another post in this forum. However, I wanted to clarify something, to see if I am getting this right:
A dependent claim must ...
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How to write claim language for a clasp designed for a variably sized enclosure?
I want to state that the clasping system in my invention can be used in any size of enclosure. Specifically, I have doubts between using the words: "may" or "is"
2 examples:
"enclosure may be ...
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Elimination of Cannabis Manufacturing/Processing?
In reference to the patent: US20170290869
Seems this patent would eliminate or preclude 100's of companies in states where cannabis processing is legal, most companies are now processing by CO2 ...
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Examiner Cited Disclosed Art 3 Years After the fact in a 102 Rejection
I have an outstanding patent application that has gone through 5 Office Actions, 9 prior art citations, and one improper final office action withdrawn by the TC Director over the past 3 years. On the ...
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Patent image irrelevant to claims
I am looking at a particular patent where they are claiming a GUI (graphical user interface) that contains a draggable interactive controller as a critical element of the invention.
But one of the ...
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Is this an actual patent? WO2012046284A2
In reference to the patent: WO2012046284A2
There is no technology described in this patent. There are wrong descriptions of scientific theories and many other errors. It even invokes religious ...
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Can seemingly unrelated claims be grouped together if they're part of the same broader invention?
Suppose I'm filing a patent about a new web based utility.
Can various aspects of it, such as presentation, database setup, processing method, etc. be grouped together as individual claims in the ...
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Software invention with multiple aspects and method
In a software invention, if you describe two or more aspects of the invention. Are those aspects referred to as methods or they are defined as the method of the invention which cannot be divided. ...
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Two aspects of the same invention and one aspect is not unique
Ok, so suppose I have an iOS patentable application. The app consists of two components let us name them Com1 and Com2. Com1 is simply a normal means of input that takes input from the user of the app ...
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Software invention with two components
So, assume I have an iOS application with two components. Let us call those C1 and C2. C1 takes input from the user and does some calculations then stores it for C2 to do more calculations and display ...
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How to deal with two aspects of invention in claims
So, assume I have a software invention with two aspects. Let me provide an example to simplify things. Assume I invented a client and server. The client and server both communicate with one another. ...
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To patent a technology on a smart device and a yet to be made apparatus
I am reading on some patents and I want to make sure I understand them right. Let us follow my example which is a custom vibrator. I have no plans on making a patent over it, I am just using it as an ...
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How should I structure my claims and embodiments in regards to a patent for an invention to be implemented by a text editor?
In US patent law, how are claims that are dependent on an earlier claim affec the interpretation of the earlier claim. Is the prior claim's interpretation based on each dependent claim, or is the ...
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Can a competitor see my unpatented product in the market and patent it before I do?
Suppose I come up with a product with some characteristics that are unique enough that it could be patented. However, I don't have enough money to file for a patent at the launch date. Can a ...
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US 2013/0206605 A1 too broad, little novelty
To include production of hydrocarbons in title of this application is over-reaching. Where is the disclosure to support its inclusion?
Shouldn't there be a way to sanction those who pollute the ...
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How detailed can be independent claims in a PCT utility application?
I am currently writing claims for a PCT utility application. It appears my independent claim is rather lengthy and can be broken down into many dependent claims, but that is not what I am after.
My ...
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Are such broad claims as in US 2014/0019309 potentially granted?
In reference to the patent: US 2014/0019309.
Claim 5. The method of providing individuals a first means to shop and purchase items.
Is it possible to patent such a broad claim in 2012?
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Has this patent been approved?
In reference to the patent: US20020043764
Has this patent application been reviewed and registered? I cannot find that information. The assignee is stating it has been, but I have yet to see it.
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Tips on how to get software patent application approved
What are some tips to get software patent application approved by USPO?
I'm responsible for the software development at a startup, and to protect our Intellectual Property I need to submit multiple ...
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How do I make amendments to claims?
I have filed an Utility patent with USPTO. A few days ago, I received a letter from an USPTO examiner stating that all my claims were rejected and that the action is non-final. She has given me 3 ...