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A quick definition of abstract idea:

An abstract idea is a concept or thought that doesn't have a physical form. It can't be patented or protected by copyright, but a process that uses an abstract idea to create something useful can be patented. A patent is a government grant that gives the inventor the right to stop others from making, using, or selling their invention for a certain period of time. There are different types of patents, such as design patents for the appearance of a product and utility patents for machines or processes.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: An abstract idea is a concept or thought that is not tangible or physical. It is one of the categories of unpatentable subject matter, along with natural phenomena and laws of nature. However, a process that uses abstract ideas to produce a useful result can be patented. Copyright law only protects the expression of an abstract idea, not the idea itself. The law of unfair competition protects abstract ideas that meet the criteria of a trade secret.

Examples: A mathematical formula, a philosophical concept, or a theoretical idea are all examples of abstract ideas. For instance, the concept of gravity is an abstract idea that cannot be patented. However, a process that uses the concept of gravity to produce a new invention, such as a machine that generates electricity from gravity, can be patented.

Explanation: The examples illustrate that an abstract idea is a concept or thought that is not tangible or physical. They also show that an abstract idea cannot be patented, but a process that uses the idea to produce a useful result can be patented. For instance, the mathematical formula for calculating the area of a circle cannot be patented, but a process that uses the formula to design a new type of tire can be patented.

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BluePacedCephalopod
14:49
yeah like i've gotten radio silence from them since october
BluePacedCephalopod
14:49
like if you don't want me that's fine but why not reject or WL people? too busy having Zoom seminars
BluePacedCephalopod
14:50
like it's actually so rude that they don't have the decency to R/WL before like April
15:03
Lmaoo the Zoom seminars
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Yes, they receive them automatically from LSAC
@AnotherUsername1: Thank you! :)
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omelette
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Do y'all think Berkeley's gonna reject me or waitlist me. An A seems unlikely atp.
omelette
18:24
i feel the same way
'tis very sad
It sucks cause I feel like I fucked up my video statement but the rest of my app was strong and now the video statement isn't even a requirement
I think as long as you haven't been R or WL, you're still in the running! I don't think they'd leave anyone hanging if they already knew! <3
BatmanBeyond
19:12
Tried negotiating scholarships with the school but they basically called my bluff saying I have to share other letters by the deposit deadline to get any $. It feels good to bet on myself though
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20:46
how's everyone doing
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omelette
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@1a2b3c4d26z: im ok just waiting on a few more schools
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how do you fuck up a video statement when youre well aware its going to happen and its straightforward
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You’re an idiot
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There’s a variety of ways for it to go awry
omelette
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yeah true, an alarm noise went off in the middle of my video statement and i just kept going but it could have prevented the adcomms from hearing what i was saying
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