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Simple English definitions for legal terms

genus claim

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A quick definition of genus claim:

A genus claim is a type of patent claim that refers to a group or class of similar things rather than a specific item. It is like saying "all dogs" instead of "this specific dog." In legal history, the phrase "genus nunquam perit" was used to describe a situation where a seller was obligated to provide a certain quantity of goods from a specific class, and the destruction of some of those goods did not release the seller from their obligation.

A more thorough explanation:

A genus claim is a type of patent claim that falls under the category of generic claims. It refers to a claim that covers a broad range of variations or species within a particular class or category of invention.

For example, a genus claim for a pharmaceutical invention may cover a class of compounds that have a similar chemical structure and function, rather than a specific compound. This allows the patent holder to protect a range of potential variations of the invention, rather than just one specific embodiment.

The phrase "genus nunquam perit" is a Latin term that means "the class never perishes." It was historically used in reference to a quantity of goods that were contracted for within a certain class, rather than a specific item. This meant that the destruction of some of the goods within that class did not discharge the seller's obligation to provide the remaining goods.

Overall, a genus claim is a useful tool for patent holders to protect a broad range of potential variations of their invention, rather than just one specific embodiment.

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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] 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
Dkk
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Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
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
Dkk
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
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
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