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information-disclosure statement

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A quick definition of information-disclosure statement:

Information-Disclosure Statement: When someone invents something and wants to get a patent for it, they have to tell the government about any similar things that already exist. This is called an information-disclosure statement. They have to list all the other patents, articles, and things that are like their invention. This helps the government decide if the invention is new and different enough to get a patent.

A more thorough explanation:

An information-disclosure statement is a document that inventors submit during the patent-application process. It reveals all relevant prior art during the patentability search. The statement must disclose all known patents, publications, and other references of prior art. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office provides a form, “Information Disclosure Citation,” for this purpose. It is also known as a statement of prior-art references.

For example, if an inventor is applying for a patent for a new type of phone, they must disclose any prior art related to phones, such as existing patents or publications. This helps the patent examiner determine if the invention is truly novel and non-obvious.

An information letter is a written statement issued by the Department of Labor, specifically by the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration. It calls attention to a well-established interpretation or principle of ERISA, without applying it to a specific factual situation.

For example, an information letter may explain how ERISA applies to a certain type of retirement plan. It does not provide guidance on how to handle a specific situation, but rather provides general information on how ERISA works.

An information return is a tax return on which a person or entity reports income, deductions, and exemptions, and on which tax liability is calculated. It is also known as a tax return.

For example, individuals must file an information return, or tax return, every year to report their income and calculate their tax liability. Businesses must also file information returns to report their income and expenses.

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ronniedoeslaw
12:53
the waiting game is just as hard as the lsat lol
13:01
I had a dream last night I got a 172
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I was so upset
ronniedoeslaw
13:02
Upset you it was just a dream or upset at the score ? Hahah
ronniedoeslaw
13:02
You can make your dream a reality
NosyBeagle
13:19
never had an lsat/law dream before and i never want one
never had law dreams but i do have a lot of work dreams
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I had an LSAT dream that I scored like a 112
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i had a dream that i was playing outside on a hill and my mom loved me
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@ronniedoeslaw: upset the score was lower than my PTs
ronniedoeslaw
13:49
@NemoPropheta: don’t get down on yourself, that’s a dream score for many. The fact you’re scoring high on your PTs is a good sign. Do something today to relax and take your mind off of it. Probably subliminally showing how stressed you are about it, which is okay bc same
most ppl score lower than their pts their first time fwiw
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I definitely saw that. My first and second time fwiw^
NosyBeagle
13:56
@BruceSutter: dream you forgot to put their name on the test
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it’s technically my third time, my first two times were like 3 years ago tho
I've had multiple dreams that the LSAT score I have currently was revoked/removed by LSAC lmfao
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didn’t study at all and didn’t do well
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I had a dream the other day that I was on a boat and a shark was like scratching at my leg with its teeth
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he just wanted to help exfoliate you
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I was going ow ow ow
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He was tenderizing it I think
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sounds like great personal statement material
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Starting my personal statement I have a dream
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READ MOBY DICK
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Good one. My ex gave me a copy of this book but he tore out a page and used it to roll a joint
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based
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Im rereading the Stormlight Archive rn since Wind and Truth came out
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