What is ‘sufficient specificity’ in the context of anticipation of ranges?
‘Sufficient specificity’ is a key concept in determining whether a prior art range anticipates a claimed range when there is overlap but no specific examples within the claimed range. According to MPEP 2131.03: “When the prior art discloses a range which touches or overlaps the claimed range, but no specific examples falling within the claimed…
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“Sufficient specificity” is a crucial concept in determining whether a prior art reference anticipates a claimed range. According to MPEP 2131.03: “When the prior art discloses a range which touches or overlaps the claimed range, but no specific examples falling within the claimed range are disclosed, a case by case determination must be made as…
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