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domination

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A quick definition of domination:

Domination is when an earlier patent has a big effect on a later patent because the earlier patent's claims are so broad that the later patent's invention will always be considered to be infringing on the earlier patent's claims. This means that the owner of the earlier patent has a lot of power over the owner of the later patent. They can't use the later invention without infringing on the earlier patent, and the owner of the earlier patent can't use the later invention without infringing on the later patent. This can lead to both parties seeking licenses or cross-licenses with each other.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Domination in patents refers to the effect that an earlier patent, usually a basic one, has on a later patent, especially one for improvements on the patented device. This happens because the earlier patent's claims are so broad or generic that the later patent's invention will always read on the earlier patent's claims, resulting in infringement. The earlier, basic patent's claims “dominate” the later-invented improvement, which encourages improvement- and basic-patentees to seek licenses or cross-licenses with each other.

Example: If A patents an improvement of B's patented invention, A cannot practice the improvement without infringing B's patent. Nor can B use the improvement without infringing A's patent. This standoff effect encourages improvement- and basic-patentees to seek licenses or cross-licenses with each other.

Explanation: This example illustrates how domination works in patents. The earlier patent, in this case, B's patent, has broad claims that cover A's improvement. Therefore, A's patent infringes on B's patent, and B cannot use A's improvement without infringing on A's patent. This situation creates a deadlock, and both parties need to seek licenses or cross-licenses to avoid infringement.

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16:06
Tough to justify attending a law school where the admissions office does epic resistance political commentary at the info session
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
making me feel jealous here wow, I am about to go taste test a bunch of deserts for our baby shower this weekend.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:07
@milktoast: what school got political at an info session?
shaquilleoatmeal
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nothin to be jealous about, i've been trying to slide into babycats dms but shes got a long line I guess I gotta wait in to see if I can get in lmao
babycat
16:11
omg if you get into ASU they give you travel expense reimbursement to go there for a visit. does anyone know which other schools do this? I'd love to get a comped vacation
shaquilleoatmeal
16:12
think BU gives you $300 or somethin
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:12
Where is ASU getting this kind of $$$ from? They waive CAS fees too.
babycat
16:13
@shaquilleoatmeal: yeah but then you have to go to Boston :(
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
uva too
shaquilleoatmeal
16:14
whats wrong w boston ;(
GOT PROMOTED YAY how do i tell law schools abt this?
like do i type up and separate doc and send as an attachment? how much do i write?
shaquilleoatmeal
16:15
@jackfrost11770: LFGGGG
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shaquilleoatmeal
16:16
do any of your schools have updated sections in the portal? If so, i'd upload there, if not email. Small paragraph should do it id think
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16:16
Who wanna play some operation metro later on
1a2b3c4d26z
16:16
Congrats jack!
thank you!!
babycat
16:16
@jackfrost11770: personally I would submit an updated resume reflecting the new position instead of a paragraph but idk what SOP is
getting a bacon egg and cheese in celebration
1a2b3c4d26z
16:18
lfg baby you earned that
babycat
16:20
also congrats!! big win
initiallaw
16:23
congrats!!
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the big W is that i get reimbursed for travel now thank GOD
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