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Related to claims definition, interpretation, technical terms, the extent, scope, of the protection conferred to a patent

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Can an independent claim depends on other independent claims?

A gadget according to claims 3 or 4, further comprising --- Claim 5. A gadget as in any one of the preceding claims, in which --- Claim 5. … A gadget according to claims 1-3, in which --- Claim 9. A gadget as in claims 1 or 2 and 7 or 8, which --- Claim 6. A gadget as in the preceding claims in which --- Claim 6. …
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What is the proper way to cover alternative methods in claims?

In many venues the essential purpose of the claims is to cite matter that has already been invented and disclosed and identify those parts which the inventor claims deserve special legal protection. …
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Should I file a design patent on a different embodiment of a utility patent?

You have 2 questions. As usual, you should always seek out counsel for your particular case. No general answer here can replace real personalized counsel. That said, you can find a lot of information …
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