Re: Patent and multiple embodiments
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Posted by js on April 27, 2003 at 03:38:32:
In Reply to: Patent and multiple embodiments posted by William on April 24, 2003 at 02:42:34:
:Hopefully this will be a little more helpful-
1) all of you embodiments are OK to claim, as long as you are clear of prior art
2) you can have as many embodiments as you want as long as they are embodiments of the same invention. However, if they are loosely related and considered separate inventions, the examiner may have a restriction requirement- this will split your application into two or more applications. (called divisionals)
3) I'm not aware of any page requirements offhand, I've seen some that go on for over 100 pages. Keep in mind though, that if you're filing internationally, you may wish to minimize the # of pgs. to reduce translation fees.
4) while you are required to put forth your best mode, you can make your "preferred" ranges very broad- as long as there is no "undue experimentation" the disclosure should be considered enabling. For examp. say your absolute best mode is 50% A- you can state : THe composition may comprise about 20-80% A, more preferably, 30-70%A.
I have discovered four embodiments of my invention. A,B,C,and D.
: The fourth embodiment is comprised of two of the four embodiments A and B. Is it allowed by the PTO to show my fourth embodiment comprised of A and B?
: How many Emboidements of an invention are allowed in one patent application?. Consequently,how many pages in the description are allowed.? : Also, Should I avoid the words “Preferred” Embodiment and just refer to each by a number?
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