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TataBox
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« on: 11-03-09 at 02:53 pm »
Does anyone know how much weight these are given in examination? In litigation?  Because, generally they state the function or result of the system?

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« Reply #1 on: 11-03-09 at 04:38 pm »
Quote from: TataBoxInhibitor on 11-03-09 at 02:53 pm
Does anyone know how much weight these are given in examination? In litigation?  Because, generally they state the function or result of the system?

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Whereby clauses add no patentable weight but can limit claim scope in litigation.  I hate them. 

Wherein clauses generally are given patentable weight. 
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« Reply #2 on: 11-06-09 at 02:26 am »
I 112 2nd every "whereby".

Wherein are bread an' butter, A OK.
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« Reply #3 on: 11-06-09 at 11:42 am »
Quote from: JustAnotherExaminer on 11-06-09 at 02:26 am
I 112 2nd every "whereby".

Why?
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