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2.4. Deletions and replacements

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2.4. Deletions and replacements

2.4.1 Deletion of a limiting feature in a claim – inescapable trap
2.4.2 Deletion of feature from description where claim remains unchanged
2.4.3 Deletion of examples for a general feature in a claim
2.4.4 Deletion of disclaimer
2.4.5 Deletion or replacement of drawings
2.4.6 Deletion of feature in a claim mentioned "in particular"
2.4.7 Deletion of a "preferred" feature in a claim
2.4.8 Replacement of a restrictive term by a less restrictive term
2.4.9 Replacement of an inaccurate technical statement in a claim
2.4.10 Replacement of "cell of a plant" by "plant"
2.4.11 Replacement of substance by device containing substance or substance with mechanical device
2.4.12 Replacement by aliud
2.4.13 Narrowing down a generic class or list of chemical compounds; open claims ("comprising"); sequential drafting ("cascade")
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