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Little Words That Can Make a Big Difference: i.e. Versus e.g.

The difference between "i.e." (id est, "that is") and "e.g." (exempli gratia, "for example") comes up in patent cases from time to time. While the difference is not always clear to some practitioners, it is clear to…

April 25, 2017Federal Circuit2 min read

Construction of a Claim Term by the PTAB Does Not Negate Indefiniteness

The doctrine of definiteness requires a patent to clearly state what the inventor considers to be their invention. Of course, the PTAB interprets various claim terms when determining whether a prior art reference anticipates or renders obvious a particular…

January 18, 2017PTAB1 min read