In search of "ordinary meaning"

Article Abstract:

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has established that terms in patent claims should presumptively be interpreted to have their "ordinary and accustomed meeting." This requirement has changes several aspects of the patent process. In particular, the problem of determining a term's "ordinary meaning" must now be dealt with by courts hearing patent cases.

Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Burden of proof

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Must a patent describe an accused infringement?

Article Abstract:

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has made the permissable breadth of patent claims an uncertain issue after it was once believed settled. This has caused some confusion in understanding patent infringement. A method which can be used in patent claims to overcome this is considered.

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Patent Law, Company legal issue, Cases, Patent infringement

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