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Record 1 2014-10-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Patents (Law)
CONT

The transitional phrase joins the preamble to a recitation of the elements of the invention to be protected. It also indicates, in an abbreviated way, whether the recitation is left open or closed to additional elements.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Brevets d'invention (Droit)
CONT

L'expression transitoire fait le lien entre le préambule et la liste des éléments de l'invention à protéger. Elle indique aussi, de manière abrégée, si d'autres éléments vont s'ajouter ou non à la liste.

Spanish

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