Does additional elements in the claim body not mentioned in the preamble cause indefiniteness?
No, the presence of additional elements in the body of a claim that are not mentioned in the preamble does not automatically render the claim indefinite. The MPEP 2173.05(e) clarifies: “The mere fact that the body of a claim recites additional elements which do not appear in the claim’s preamble does not render the claim…
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