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English translation: generic


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15:55 Mar 24, 2011
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Patents
German term or phrase: gattungsbildend
Das Unternehmen beschäftigt sich mit innovativen und regenerativen Filtersystemen, die sich am Vorbild der Natur orientieren.
Die Basisinnovation der XXXX ist der XXXX .....filter, der als gattungsbildender Filter auf deutscher und europäischer Ebene patentiert ist.
Der XXXX .....filter ist zur industriellen Aufbereitung von Fluiden aller Art gedacht und grundsätzlich als Hauptfilter oder zur Vorfiltration vor der Ultrafiltration und/oder Umkehrosmose einsetzbar.
taxman
Local time: 04:22
English translation:generic
Explanation:
i.e. generic in the sense of applicable or referring to a whole class or group (essentially general rather than specific), thus allowing for broader patent protection. (In patent language, "Gattung" refers to the generic class under which an invention is classified). So, the basic patent will be for a very general filter, without using too many specific terms that would narrow or restrict the protection offered by the patent.

In what ways could the parts (steps) be changed or equivalent parts substituted without changing the basic invention?
Is there a generic description for any of the parts you listed (i.e. "fastener" instead of "Machine Screw", or "plastic" instead of "polypropylene")?
http://www.bpmlegal.com/pdisfm.html

PATENT FILING STRATEGY
file a generic patent application for the broad concept with the risk that without specific examples it may not get granted: this can act as a deterrent until you file a more specific patent application (perhaps directed towards a selection invention) for the best embodiment of the invention;
http://www.jaws.co.nz/media/patent-filing-strategy-timing-is...

The generic method is developed according to a first aspect of the invention in that
Das gattungsbildende Verfahren wird gemäß einem ersten Aspekt der vorliegenden Erfindung dadurch weitergebildet
http://www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/wo.jsp?WO=2000074917
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Alison MacG
United Kingdom
Local time: 03:22
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thank you!
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4 +2generic
Alison MacG
4new ground-breaking (or mould-breaking) type
Paul Fletcher
2class of filtergangels
2new type of
Bernd Runge


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21 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
new type of


Explanation:
... fiele mir dazu ein.

Bernd Runge
Germany
Local time: 04:22
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48 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
new ground-breaking (or mould-breaking) type


Explanation:
just a thought

Paul Fletcher
Local time: 03:22
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
generic


Explanation:
i.e. generic in the sense of applicable or referring to a whole class or group (essentially general rather than specific), thus allowing for broader patent protection. (In patent language, "Gattung" refers to the generic class under which an invention is classified). So, the basic patent will be for a very general filter, without using too many specific terms that would narrow or restrict the protection offered by the patent.

In what ways could the parts (steps) be changed or equivalent parts substituted without changing the basic invention?
Is there a generic description for any of the parts you listed (i.e. "fastener" instead of "Machine Screw", or "plastic" instead of "polypropylene")?
http://www.bpmlegal.com/pdisfm.html

PATENT FILING STRATEGY
file a generic patent application for the broad concept with the risk that without specific examples it may not get granted: this can act as a deterrent until you file a more specific patent application (perhaps directed towards a selection invention) for the best embodiment of the invention;
http://www.jaws.co.nz/media/patent-filing-strategy-timing-is...

The generic method is developed according to a first aspect of the invention in that
Das gattungsbildende Verfahren wird gemäß einem ersten Aspekt der vorliegenden Erfindung dadurch weitergebildet
http://www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/wo.jsp?WO=2000074917

Alison MacG
United Kingdom
Local time: 03:22
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
thank you!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Steffen Walter
20 mins
  -> Thanks, Steffen!
agree  casper
9 hrs
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21 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
class of filter


Explanation:
.....which as a new class of filter has been patented....

gangels
Local time: 20:22
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
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Changes made by editors
Mar 24, 2011 - Changes made by Steffen Walter:
Field (specific)Engineering (general) => Patents
Mar 24, 2011 - Changes made by Ingo Dierkschnieder:
Term askedgattungsbildender => gattungsbildend


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