How does the preamble affect claim interpretation in Jepson claims?
Jepson claims have a unique structure that affects how the preamble is interpreted. According to MPEP 2111.02, “In Jepson claims, the preamble is considered to positively recite the structure or steps that are the conventional or known aspects of the invention.” This means that in Jepson claims, the preamble is automatically treated as a limitation…
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