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Simple English definitions for legal terms

comprising

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A quick definition of comprising:

Term: COMPRISING

Definition: Comprising is a word used in patents to mean "including" or "having". It is used in the transition between the introduction and the main part of a patent claim. This word does not limit the claim to only the specified elements, so another person cannot avoid infringing on the patent by simply adding another element. This is called a closed-ended claim.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Comprising is an adjective used in patents to indicate that the claim includes or has certain elements. This term does not limit the claim to only the specified elements, so a later patent applicant's product or process cannot avoid infringement by simply adding another claim element.

Example 1: A patent claim for a new type of bicycle may read, "A bicycle comprising a frame, two wheels, a chain, and a seat." This means that the bicycle must have these elements, but it can also have other elements not specified in the claim.

Example 2: Another patent claim may read, "A method for making a cake comprising mixing flour, sugar, eggs, and butter." This means that the method must include these ingredients, but it can also include other ingredients or steps not specified in the claim.

These examples illustrate how the term "comprising" is used in patents to indicate that certain elements are necessary for the claim, but not exclusive. This allows for flexibility in the patent and prevents others from avoiding infringement by simply adding another element.

comprint | compromis

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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
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fuck alright
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not this week
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dont even get ur hopes up u fool im from the year 2076
TheMidwestMonger
14:28
I'm terrified with how the world will react to Trump losing
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
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damn, next question: should i eat the cheese that's been in my fridge for 3 weeks?
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im pretty sure the world is gonna rejoice??
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TheMidwestMonger
14:29
Sorry, I meant the far right and their reaction lol
I live in alabama if she wins it's gonna be crazy here
14:30
same as last time whine that it was rigged go to court lose every time
good thing im bouncing next year
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
14:31
why won’t ASU send my scholly info ☹️
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:31
they sent mine about 3 hours after i got the initial acceptance video thing
I just wanna hear back from them
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the adcomm office got there at 10 am took a two hour lunch at 12 and left at 3:30 -- trust me im from the year 2076
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:32
lavender, they should usually get back within a month of going complete
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
14:35
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: good to know! I thought I missed SMTH bc someone told me they got their admissions packet before the video lol
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
14:35
I got school that have me under review for over a month... just hope it puts me in their first wave of As
TackyProudYogurt
14:39
Anyone know if asu releases decisions all at once or if they trickle out throughout the day?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:39
I'm pretty sure it's a trickle because they send you a personalized video too
TackyProudYogurt
14:40
Ah okay so I do need to continue refreshing my email every 10 seconds
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:40
I would say potentially. I received my email/video around noon eastern time, and I've seen people get it past 5pm eastern
coolgirl
14:40
Does anyone know if pending decision means I’ll get a response soon? My status changed
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:41
oooh which school?
TheMidwestMonger
14:42
^^
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
14:42
@coolgirl: does it say that on the lawhub portal? My one A this cycle it said pending decision on their applicant portal and that they will email me in 24hrs the results.
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