Tag: chatgpt
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Claiming Structure by Implication: When Words Carry More Than Labels
A recent PTAB reversal offers a useful reminder that proper interpretation must remain anchored to the specification, particularly for structural terms such as “integrally formed with.” This article examines how applicants can use specification context, including figures, to defend claim meaning in prosecution and how to draft now for the claim construction disputes that may…
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From Europe to the USPTO: How Minimal Disclosure Can Doom U.S. Software Claims
Drafting patent specifications for a global audience can hide serious U.S.-specific risks. This article uses a recent PTAB decision to show how minimal disclosure and functional claiming—especially in software cases—can lead to an unfixable Section 112 failure in U.S. prosecution.