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A quick definition of enablement:

Term: ENABLEMENT

Definition: Enablement is a term used in patents. It means that the patent application must describe the invention in a way that is clear and complete enough for someone with ordinary skills in that field to understand how to make and use the invention. If the description is not clear enough, the patent application will be rejected. This is to make sure that the invention can be made and used by others without too much difficulty.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Enablement refers to the disclosure of an invention in a patent application that is clear and complete enough to teach a person with ordinary skill in the relevant field how to make and use the invention. If the description is not sufficient to enable a person to work the invention without undue experimentation, the patent application may be rejected for lack of enablement.

Example: Let's say someone invents a new type of battery that is more efficient than existing batteries. In order to obtain a patent for this invention, the inventor must provide a detailed description of how to make and use the battery in the patent application. This description must be clear and complete enough that someone with ordinary skill in the field of battery technology could read it and understand how to make and use the new battery. If the description is not sufficient, the patent application may be rejected for lack of enablement.

Explanation: The example illustrates how enablement works in the context of patent applications. In order to obtain a patent, an inventor must provide a clear and complete description of their invention that enables someone with ordinary skill in the relevant field to make and use the invention without undue experimentation. This requirement ensures that patents are only granted for inventions that are truly novel and non-obvious, and that the public can benefit from the disclosure of new technologies.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
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