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scope of a patent

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A quick definition of scope of a patent:

Scope of a Patent: The scope of a patent refers to the extent of protection that a patent provides. It is defined by the claims that are allowed in the patent. In simple terms, a patent gives the inventor the exclusive right to make, use, and sell their invention for a certain period of time. The scope of the patent determines what exactly is protected by the patent and what is not.

A more thorough explanation:

The scope of a patent refers to the extent of protection that a patent provides to the inventor. It is defined by the claims that are allowed in the patent.

For example, if a patent claim covers a specific chemical compound, the scope of the patent would be limited to that compound and any other compounds that are similar in structure or function. The patent would not protect other unrelated compounds or methods of using the compound.

Another example would be a patent claim that covers a specific device, such as a smartphone. The scope of the patent would be limited to that device and any other devices that are similar in design or function. The patent would not protect other unrelated devices or methods of using the device.

These examples illustrate how the scope of a patent is defined by the specific claims that are allowed in the patent. It is important for inventors to carefully craft their patent claims to ensure that they provide the broadest possible protection for their invention.

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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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[] 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.
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