Re: Here is the AMENDED PATENT showing the changes
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Dec 15, 2009 03:39PM
<The recert published today states claims 1,6, 10,2,7,9 and new claims 11-16 are determined to be patentable, does this mean the original patents are or will be extended?>
I'm pretty sure the answer to the above question is no. It is the same patent. The new claims are not considered expanding/enlarging the scope of the original patent.
<Any new or amended claims are examined to ensure that the scope of the original patent claims is not enlarged, i.e., broadened. >
However, those new claims can make it easier for a court to determine infringement.
GLTA, Opty