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Should a dependent claim only referrence another dependent claim if it depends on it's new subject matter?
Along with this question. What difference does it make if you reference an independent claim directly or indirectly through another dependent claim? Is it ever necessary to state "as claimed in any ...
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If a dependent claim only limits the independent claim, then is it still infringement when a product only differs from that dependent claim?
If a dependent claim only limits the independent claim, then is it still infringement when a product only differs from that dependent claim?
For example:
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(Independent claim:)
1. A device for ...