What does it mean to ‘particularly point out and distinctly claim’ an invention?
The phrase ‘particularly point out and distinctly claim’ comes from 35 U.S.C. 112 and is referenced in MPEP 608.01(k). It means that the claims in a patent application must: Clearly define the invention’s elements and features Be specific enough to distinguish the invention from prior art Be understandable to a person skilled in the relevant…
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