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inoperable mode

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A quick definition of inoperable mode:

Term: Inoperable Mode

Definition: In a patent application, when someone intentionally provides a way of working an invention that is not the best way, it is called an inoperable mode. This is usually done to hide the best way of working the invention. This is not fair and can prevent the patent from being granted or make it unenforceable if it has already been granted.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Inoperable mode refers to a way of working an invention that is disclosed in a patent application but is not the best mode. This term is usually used to describe a mode that is intended to misrepresent or deliberately conceal the best mode. Such misrepresentation or concealment is considered unfair conduct that can prevent the patent from being granted or render an issued patent unenforceable.

For example, if a patent application discloses a way of working an invention that is not the most effective or efficient, but the inventor intentionally conceals the best mode, this would be considered an inoperable mode. Another example would be if the inventor discloses a mode that they know will not work, but they do so to mislead competitors or the patent office.

These examples illustrate how an inoperable mode can be used to deceive others and gain an unfair advantage in the patent process. It is important for inventors to disclose the best mode of their invention to ensure that their patent is valid and enforceable.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
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
22:32
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
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