void patent for deceptive specification
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 84 U.S. 463 - Carlton v. Bokee · 1873Most cited · 55 citing opinions
where a specification by ambiguity and a needless multiplication of nebulous claims is calculated to deceive and mislead the public, the patent is void.
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