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Intellectual Property

a transitional phrase that is closed (only includes exactly what is stated) and excludes any element, step, or ingredient not specified in the claim.

-- see MPEP 2111.03 for more

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Patent

A transitional phrase used in claims that excludes any element, step or ingredient not specified in the claim. MPEP 2111.03.

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