Questions tagged [inventive-step]
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Is each step in a claim separately protected?
In order to infringe on a US patent, does every step of at least one claim need to be implemented or is each step in a claim separately protected?
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Can an improvised device made of used packaging be patented?
I'm using a so-called cantenna (antenna made of a used can) as an example.
Suppose there's no evidence that anyone has tried a cantenna but antennas of similar design, just made of other materials, ...
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Just got an extended European search report with Unity rejection, how can I do to argue with the Examiner?
Just got an extended European search report with Unity rejection, stating that the the application does not meet the requirement of unity according to Article 82 EPC, the reason being as follows:
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Does claiming priority change the effective date for prior art concerning EPC §56?
Article 89 of the EPC provided that
The right of priority shall have the effect that the date of priority shall count as the date of filing of the European patent application for the purposes of ...
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