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How many make a plurality? The interpretation of “Vielzahl”, “plurality” and “複数” in Europe, the US and Japan

“Plurality” is one of the most common words in patent claims. German claims say “Vielzahl”, Japanese claims “複数” (fukusū). Yet infringement proceedings keep returning to the same question: how many elements make a plurality? Are two enough, must there be … Continue reading →

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