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A quick definition of swearing behind:

Term: Swearing Behind

Definition: Swearing behind is when someone who is applying for a patent shows that they came up with their invention before someone else who has already filed a similar patent. This is important because if someone else filed their patent first, it could prevent the second person from getting their patent approved. Swearing behind allows the second person to prove that they actually came up with the idea first, even if they didn't file their patent until later.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Swearing behind is a term used in patents to show that an invention was created or developed before a prior-art reference that was cited by a patent examiner as a reason for rejecting the patent application. It is also known as "swearing behind the reference".

Example: If a patent examiner cites a prior-art reference that was published before the applicant's invention, the applicant can provide evidence that they had already conceived of or reduced to practice the invention before the publication date of the prior-art reference. This evidence can include lab notebooks, prototypes, or other documentation that proves the invention's creation date.

Explanation: Swearing behind is a way for patent applicants to overcome prior-art references that could prevent them from obtaining a patent. By showing that they had already created or developed the invention before the prior-art reference was published, they can prove that their invention is novel and non-obvious. This can help them obtain a patent and protect their invention from infringement by others.

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shaquilleoatmeal
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shaquilleoatmeal
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shaquilleoatmeal
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shaquilleoatmeal
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you grow through what you go through bunny, you know for the next relationship what you deserve
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lawguy we're nearly stats twins :D
13:13
I saw that, and I saw you got the Georgetown interview invite yesterday too! Goodluck!
you too haha, i was super surprised to have received one so early not gonna lie
i heard the group interview is really chill and I'm kinda excited to do it
seems cool
13:14
Yeah, 7sage has a page that talks about the questions for each schools interview, GULC's seems unique
13:15
Idk how much of an effect it has on admissions chances but should be cool either way
ive heard the conversion rate for gulc group interview is pretty high even moreso if you have the stats
it's hard to say but i've also heard that the group interview is harder to get than the alumni interview. but who really knows tbh
im p sure they don't interview everyone and getting one this early should be a great sign!
13:16
Yeah I've heard the same ab the group interview
13:17
So maybe I'll see you in D.C. a year from now lmao
initiallaw
13:32
Speaking of stat twins kazuyamishima were exact stat twins lol
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