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Means-Plus-Function: The Risk of Losing Your Way

​​Patently Strategic - Patent Strategy for Startups

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Understanding Means Plus Function in Patent Claims

This chapter explores the concept of means plus function claiming in patent law, which describes a feature by what it does rather than what it is. The panel of patent experts discusses the statute and case law surrounding means plus function claiming, providing drafting tips and explaining the significance of section 112. They also examine historical cases and the implications of using means plus function language in software patents.

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