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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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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
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I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
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5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
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Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
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@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
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Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
soapy
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UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
Minus those random R decisions from UMN yesterday though right? I wonder what happened there. I don’t think I’ve seen a school start the season out with anything but As on here
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