What are the consequences of having prolix claims in a patent application?
Having prolix claims in a patent application can lead to several negative consequences: Rejection by the USPTO: As stated in MPEP 2173.05(m), examiners can reject claims that are excessively wordy or contain unnecessary details that make the scope of the invention indefinite. Indefiniteness Issues: Prolix claims may violate the definiteness requirement under 35 U.S.C. 112(b),…
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