What is the relationship between the broadest reasonable interpretation and the doctrine of claim differentiation?
The broadest reasonable interpretation (BRI) standard and the doctrine of claim differentiation are both important principles in claim interpretation. While MPEP 2111 doesn’t explicitly discuss their relationship, it’s important to understand how they interact: The doctrine of claim differentiation presumes that different claims have different scopes. This can influence the BRI of a claim term.…
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