Patent Basic 2

Eng. Andrea Grimaldo

Innovation Management and New Product Development
Università Carlo Cattaneo (LIUC) - Castellanza (VA)
2019

Lesson 2

MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com
Strategy examples
MILAN
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20123 - Milan
Italy
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fax +39 02 863.860
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 MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
Example of strategy
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com DE
FR
LUGANO esame EP
Via E. Bossi, 1 EP IT
esame US
CH-6900 - Lugano
domanda PCT (esame PCT) US etc
Switzerland esame CN
tel +41 91 922.9214 CN
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com domanda IT ev. rilascio IT etc
esame IT
MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
t0+12 mesi t0+30/31 mesi
fax +39 02 863.860
t0 tempo
info@modiano.com (max) (max)

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MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
Example of strategy
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com DE
FR
LUGANO esame EP
Via E. Bossi, 1
EP IT
esame US
CH-6900 - Lugano
domanda PCT (esame PCT) US etc
Switzerland esame CN
tel +41 91 922.9214 CN
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com etc

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
t0 t0+30/31 mesi
fax +39 02 863.860 tempo
info@modiano.com (max)

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 MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
Example of strategy
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com DE

LUGANO FR
Via E. Bossi, 1 esame EP
CH-6900 - Lugano EP IT
Switzerland esame US
tel +41 91 922.9214 US
etc
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
domanda IT ev. rilascio IT
Via Meravigli, 16 esame IT
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

t0+12 mesi
tempo
t0 (max)

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MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
Example of strategy
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com
DE
LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
FR
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
US
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215 domanda IT ev. rilascio IT
mp@modiano.com esame IT

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy t0+12 mesi
tel +39 02 8590.7777 t0 tempo
(max)
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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 MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
Example of strategy
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com
DE
LUGANO FR
Via E. Bossi, 1 esame EP
CH-6900 - Lugano
EP IT
esame US
Switzerland US
tel +41 91 922.9214 esame CN
fax +41 91 922.9215 CN
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com t0 tempo

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Lesson 2

MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com
How a patent appears
MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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 First page

MUNICH - bibl. data

Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich - abstract
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216 - drawing
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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Description

MUNICH - prior art and limits

Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich - brief summary
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216 - detailed description
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com -(best embodiment)
LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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 Claims

MUNICH - indepedent(s)
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich - dependent
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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Drawings

MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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 MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1

more in detail
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
info in first page
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
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Ex. 1 EP Application
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Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
info in first page
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
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fax +39 02 863.860
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Ex. 2 EP as granted

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MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
info in first page
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
info in first page
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
info in description
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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 MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
info in claims
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1

Patent family
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1

Patent status
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
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fax +41 91 922.9215
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MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1

Patent file inspection

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Switzerland
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MILAN
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Italy
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Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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Switzerland
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Understanding a patent scope
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the invention".
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characterized in that (or “wherein”
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apparatus, process, etc. to which the invention relates, followed by a
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which the invention adds to the prior art, i.e. the technical features for
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fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

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basics of claim drafting
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esercizio
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN Prior art

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invention

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Esercizio
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

www.modiano.com

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Thierschstrasse, 11
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com
preliminary risk evaluation
MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
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fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

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FEATURE 1 Y/N
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FEATURE 2 Y/N
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MILAN
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Germany
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fax +49 89 225.809
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LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1 drawing of the patent your product
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Switzerland
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fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
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risk?
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MUNICH
independent claim of the your product features
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D-80538 - Munich
patent
Germany divided by features
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com a vehicle comprising a YES

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
a first wheel, YES
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com a frame YES
MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan and a seat YES
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com
a couple of pedals YES

coupled to the wheel for YES

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propelling the vehicle
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Thierschstrasse, 11 claim 1
D-80538 - Munich
Germany a vehicle comprising two wheel, a frame and a seat and a couple
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809 of pedals coupled to one wheel for propelling the vehicle
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano drawing of the patent your product
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

risk?
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MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
independent claim of the your product features
D-80538 - Munich patent
Germany
tel +49 89 221.216 divided by features
fax +49 89 225.809
mjps@modiano.com
a vehicle comprising a YES
LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano a two wheel, NO
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com
a frame YES
MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan and a seat YES
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com a couple of pedals YES

coupled to one wheel for YES

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Thierschstrasse, 11 claim 1
D-80538 - Munich
Germany a vehicle consisting in a first wheel, a frame and a seat and a
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809 couple of pedals coupled to the wheel for propelling the vehicle
mjps@modiano.com

LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano drawing of the patent
Switzerland
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com

MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com

risk?
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MUNICH
Thierschstrasse, 11
independent claim of the your product features
D-80538 - Munich
Germany
patent
tel +49 89 221.216
fax +49 89 225.809
divided by features
mjps@modiano.com
a vehicle consisting a YES
LUGANO
Via E. Bossi, 1
CH-6900 - Lugano
Switzerland
a first wheel, NO
tel +41 91 922.9214
fax +41 91 922.9215
mp@modiano.com
a frame YES
MILAN
Via Meravigli, 16
20123 - Milan and a seat YES
Italy
tel +39 02 8590.7777
fax +39 02 863.860
info@modiano.com a couple of pedals YES

coupled to the wheel for YES

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propelling the vehicle

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