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single-means claim

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A quick definition of single-means claim:

A single-means claim is a type of statement in a patent that describes a new feature of an invention and explains the scope of protection for the patent. It indicates a process, result, or function but does not describe the method of reaching that end. This type of claim is rejected as too broad because it claims rights to all possible ways of achieving the result, even ways that have not yet been invented.

A more thorough explanation:

A single-means claim is a type of patent claim that indicates a process, result, or function but does not describe the method of reaching that end. This type of claim is too broad and is rejected as it claims rights to all possible ways of achieving the result, even ways that have not yet been invented.

  • A claim for a method of curing cancer without specifying the method is a single-means claim.
  • A claim for a device that performs a certain function without specifying how it performs the function is a single-means claim.

These examples illustrate how a single-means claim is too broad and does not provide enough detail to be considered a valid patent claim.

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Dkk
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I want to meet an attorney that defends clients who run into flat earth problems. I want an attorney that knows and believes in flat earth theory.
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i want a flat earther for president. i want a guy who posts on 4chan for president. i want someone who mogs for president.
Dkk
19:18
Exactly. My version of that awful poem.
Dkk
19:19
I can accept a president with maybe one or two of the poems traits hut good God, all of them??? No ty.
windyMagician
19:20
president who respects sex is crazy
windyMagician
19:20
we had bill clinton already
Dkk
19:21
Bill Clinton, first and last black president
windyMagician
19:23
I want to go running but my leg feels weird
windyMagician
19:23
it doesn't hurt its just tingly
Dkk
19:26
It needs more alcohol. You tingle when your nerves need watering.
19:27
try stretching it maybe to see what's up
windyMagician
19:27
stretches make me think it's just soreness
windyMagician
19:27
I'm sober lol
Dkk
19:38
Anyone else get the google notification that your LSD password has been compromised lol. LSD got hacked.
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CynicalOops
21:03
You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?
jackfrost11770
21:10
nope dk
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22:37
Calvinamala Harris
jackfrost11770
23:16
should i start using letterboxed again
Dkk
23:25
@jackfrost11770: if you want but like it aint for me
dk do u ever eat at bk
Dkk
23:48
@chickenburgahfart: I would do that in the Army if really desperate for food or if I had to work through lunch. One of the few fast food places I go to.
bk so slept on
Dkk
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I will take In N Out everyday over it when I can though.
texaslawhopefully
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In N Out is not only the best fast food place, but the prices too are fantastic
Dkk
1:27
Indeed, indeed.
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