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Prior Art Anticipates Claims because “A” means “One or More”
The Central District of California held that claims directed to “‘an induction actuated container which is capable of automatically opening when a user is approaching, and automatically closing when the user has left’” are invalid because they are anticipated by prior art. Nine Stars Group (U.S.A.), Inc. v. Factory Direct Wholesale, LLC, No. 18-6471 PSG (PJWx) (C.D.Cal. Apr. 6, 2020)...