How does a two-way test differ from a one-way test in double patenting analysis?

In double patenting analysis, the one-way test and two-way test are used to determine if claims in different applications or patents are patentably distinct: One-way test: The examiner compares the claims of the application under examination to the claims of the other application/patent. Two-way test: The examiner performs the one-way test and then reverses the…

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