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claim differentiation

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A quick definition of claim differentiation:

Claim Differentiation: When someone invents something new and wants to protect it, they can get a patent. A patent has different parts called claims, which explain what the invention does and how it's different from other things. Claim differentiation means that each claim in a patent is different and important, and they can't be the same. This helps make sure that the patent is fair and that the inventor gets credit for their unique ideas.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Claim differentiation is a principle used in patent law that assumes each claim in a patent has a unique meaning and scope. It presumes that different terms used in separate claims must have different meanings if one of the claims would otherwise be rendered unnecessary.

For example, if a patent has two claims, one for a "red car" and another for a "vehicle with four wheels," claim differentiation would assume that the two claims have different meanings and cannot be used interchangeably.

The doctrine of claim differentiation cannot be used by the patent holder to expand the scope of their claims. A court may ignore it if they believe their interpretation of the claims is correct. However, the presumption is strongest when a different interpretation would be the only way to make a dependent claim more limiting than the independent claim it refers to.

Overall, claim differentiation is an important principle in patent law that helps ensure that each claim in a patent has a unique meaning and scope, and that the patent holder cannot use it to broaden their claims.

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They updated it so they could watch my video one trillion times
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babycat
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I heard if you apply YM at Brooklyn specifically it’s the equivalent of like a 5 LSAT point boost
HopefullyInLawSchool
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13:00
does anyone have any information on lsu? I have only heard of 1 person getting a decision and its driving me insane
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:01
Just info on their YM applications but nothing else
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:02
@BeFree03:
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yeah thats all i am seeing as well. i have literally looked everywhere trying to find at least a time of day for decisions but theres nothing
CuriousPanda2362
13:04
I feel like it’s the calm before the storm
CuriousPanda2362
13:05
Big movement are bound to happen soon but it’s so eerily quiet
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:05
^^^^Me taking a dookie
CuriousPanda2362
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babycat
13:06
Ehh I think schools will prob release information on their YM applicants first before they even get to RD
babycat
13:06
I wouldn’t expect RD applicants to hear anything until after Thanksgiving bc they prioritize YM so heavily
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:06
I heard theyll do that at LSU but not 100% sure
2big2fail
13:09
berkeley status checker is so funny
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