What is the difference between “adapted to” and “capable of” in patent claims according to MPEP 2111.04?
MPEP 2111.04 does not explicitly differentiate between “adapted to” and “capable of” in patent claims. However, the guidance provided for “adapted to” can be applied to understand the difference: MPEP 2111.04 states: “The court noted that an intended use or purpose usually will not limit the scope of the claim because such statements usually do…
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The implications of “adapted to” or “adapted for” clauses in patent claims depend on the specific context and how they are interpreted. According to MPEP 2111.04: “Claim scope is not limited by claim language that suggests or makes optional but does not require steps to be performed, or by claim language that does not limit…
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