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Indefiniteness
Conflicting Interpretations Invalidate Patent for Indefiniteness: Infinity Computer Prods., Inc. v. Oki Data Americas, Inc.
What is a computer, when recited in a patent claim? The Federal Circuit recently discussed whether a recitation of a “computer” in a claim was indefinite under 35 U.S.C. § 112 in light of conflicting interpretations by the patentee. Infinity Computer Prods., Inc. v. Oki Data Americas, Inc. 2020-1189 (Fed. Cir. Feb. 10, 2021). Plaintiff Infinity asserted several patents against...