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obviousness-type double patenting

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A quick definition of obviousness-type double patenting:

Double patenting is when someone tries to get two patents for the same invention or for an invention that is too similar to one that has already been patented. This is not allowed because it is unfair to have more than one patent for the same thing. There are two types of double patenting: same-invention double patenting and obviousness-type double patenting. Same-invention double patenting is when someone tries to patent the exact same thing as another inventor. Obviousness-type double patenting is when someone tries to patent an invention that is only slightly different from another invention that has already been patented. Double patenting can lead to a patent being rejected or invalidated.

A more thorough explanation:

Obviousness-type double patenting is a situation where an inventor tries to obtain a patent for an invention that is only a minor variation of another invention they have already patented or have a pending patent application for. This type of double patenting is not allowed because it is considered unfair to grant multiple patents for the same invention or a minor variation of it.

For example, if an inventor has already obtained a patent for a new type of smartphone, they cannot obtain another patent for a slightly modified version of the same smartphone. This is because the modification is not significant enough to warrant a new patent.

Another example is if an inventor has a patent for a new type of car engine, they cannot obtain another patent for a slightly modified version of the same engine. This is because the modification is not significant enough to warrant a new patent.

Overall, obviousness-type double patenting is not allowed because it goes against the principle of fairness and discourages innovation by allowing inventors to monopolize an invention or a minor variation of it.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
12:49
let people identify w what they want! who cares!
@soapy: I don't have a date either, but I also don't remember having one.
12:50
@llama: "we encourage you to consider submitting your responses to one or two (but no more) of the following topics"
JumpySubsequentDolphin
12:50
i did two chowie!
JumpySubsequentDolphin
12:50
one that i had some fun w and one that was more academic
I did two as well: a DS + Why UMich
12:51
thanks guysss
i dont have a date in my cornell portal soapy, still in review
12:52
not feminine presenting, a feminine lifestyle. aka like, using the womens restroom, carrying feminine products like for periods (even if not for oneself but at least in a "women supporting women" typa way), etc. i do think a woman should just be a woman tho i dont think we need to dictate what a woman or a man is. i dont appreciate @llama asking me that question like you KNOW what my answer is going to be as a trans person lmfao. if i didn't believe that trans women were women (i do btw) then i wouldn't believe i was a man. but i do. this is rly ridiculous also sorry if this is incredibly late i've been at message limit lol
12:52
@SirEggan: a definition cannot include the word being defined. Chowie, edit, i did 2. im on off topic, 15/15
JumpySubsequentDolphin
12:52
i need to know if anyone had a duke date and if it disappeared or if it was never there. I CANT REMEMBER
12:52
Okay that is all fine and dandy but what do youse thinks aboot the ole taiwan question>?
soapy
12:52
Damn. I got all excited. Thanks y'all
12:52
Do you not think that plays any role in china tariff discussions? Biden, apparently, does and has his own china tariffs right now!
12:53
holy shit @scorediot i thought you meant there was an app with a question about taiwan
1a2b3c4d26z
12:53
@JumpySubsequentDolphin: I applied last week (I think...) and didn't have a date today. I'm UR
JumpySubsequentDolphin
12:53
i cant remember whether i had a date this is misery inducing
@SirEggan: he was baiting you. it’s a mean spirited question
the whole definition debate is so wild its the same as labels like. as long as its not hurting anyone let ppl do what they want
12:54
end trans privelage
12:54
obviously sarcsm btw
i was furiously typing a response btw
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:55
Ok another hot topic, Global Warming is it real? I think it is and a very important issue
JumpySubsequentDolphin
12:55
aint no way we're debating global warming here
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:55
did yall like my pun?
the ocean is boiling as we speak
yes it is
soapy
12:56
Uhhhm, acktually, i was cold yesterday. take that, silly scientists!!
12:56
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: ah ok lol i see. i figured but also i like to give my answer anyway because they're not going to like it whether i say a definition or i don't. might as well share anyway. if i don't share then it seems like i'm not proud and strong in my beliefs
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