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I am glad I found the Law Firm of Jorge M. Juco online. I couldn't be more thankful enough to Atty. Mary Ann for having her as my legal advisor for RA 9262 Violence Against Women and Children case I filed against my husband. She is one of the kindest lawyers I've ever known. She made me feel safe in her hands and that everything is going to be okay, gave me hope for the justice I am looking for, and giving me a personal life advice about my situation. Atty. Juco is very professional and accommodating. She was patient in explaining to me the law and legal processes very well. Atty. Juco kept me updated and she was always there to help me every step of the way. Her knowledge and skills in handling my case is truly exceptional. I am satisfied of their service. I will always be grateful that God led me to her, and yes, I won, I got the justice I deserve. Looking forward to her services again for the annulment case I would probably file after 2 years. For women out there who are experiencing abuse, you're not alone. You can always find a good lawyer with a heart, like Atty. Mary Ann. I would certainly recommend her firm to anyone!
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What is the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 (Anti-VAWC Act)?
The law penalizes violence against women and their children as a public crime. These acts include physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence and economic abuse
These acts are punishable even if committed outside the house.
What is violence against women and their children or "VAWC" under the law?
This refers to any act or a series of acts committed by any person against a woman who is his wife, former wife, or against a woman with whom the person has or had a sexual or dating relationship, or with whom he has a common child, or against her child whether legitimate or illegitimate, inside or outside the family residence, which results or is likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or economic abuse.
It includes threats of the above acts, battery, assault, coercion, harassment or arbitrary deprivation of liberty.
Who is protected by the law?
Women and their children.
"Children" means the children of the abused woman, below 18 years old, legitimate or illegitimate, or 18 years old and above who are incapable of taking care of themselves, including children who are not her biological children but who are under her care.
If the acts are committed in the presence of the woman's child, or if the woman or child is pregnant, the penalty shall be the maximum period prescribed by law.
For example, the woman's niece who lives with her is a child under her care.
Who are liable?
Husbands, former husbands, present and former boyfriends or live-in partners, those with whom the woman has a common child, or anyone with whom she has/had a sexual or dating relationship.
Women can also be liable under "sexual or dating relationship." These are the lesbian partners or former partners of the victim.
Example: A woman who has a child by her rapist who harasses or abuses her is protected by this law because they have a common child.
What is a "sexual relationship?"
It refers to at least a single sexual act.
Example: A prostituted woman can avail of the remedies under the law if she is being harassed or abused or publicly humiliated by a man with whom she had a single sexual contact.
What are examples of punishable acts?
A: Economic abuse:
a) not giving adequate financial support to the wife and/or minor children,
b) controlling the conjugal business or conjugal or community property or the woman's own money.
Psychological violence:
a) marital infidelity
b) repeated verbal abuse
c) public humiliation
d) threatening the woman that she will lose her child
e) stalking or following the woman in her workplace, school or any public or private place without justification
Physical abuse: battery (physical injuries); frustrated parricide
Sexual violence:
a) causing or attempting to make the woman or her child perform sexual acts (that do not constitute Rape) by using force, threats, intimidation directed against the woman, her child, or her immediate family,
b) prostituting the woman or her child.
Who gets protected under the Law?
The law recognizes the unequal relations between a man and a woman in an abusive relationship where the woman is usually at a disadvantage. Thus, the law protects the woman and her children.
The victim-child who is a minor (legitimate and illegitimate), and a person aged 18 years and beyond who does not have physical and mental illness can make full use of the law.
Any child (whether own child or not) under the care of a woman is also protected under the law.
What can women and children do under R.A. 9262?
Under the law, offended party may file a criminal action, or apply for Protection Order either as an independent action or as an incident in civil or criminal action and other remedies.
Is VAWC committed by men alone?
Women can also be liable under the law. These are the lesbian partners/girlfriends or former partners of the victim with whom she has or had a sexual or dating relationship.
What if the male spouse/partner complains about abuses committed by his wife/partner?
He may file a complaint or case under the Revised Penal Code, but not under R.A. 9262.
Who may file a complaint under RA 9262?
Any citizen having personal knowledge of the circumstances involving the commission of the crime may file a complaint because violence against women and their children is considered a PUBLIC crime.
Where should cases for VAWC be filed?
Cases may be filed in the Regional Trial Court designated as FAMILY COURT of the place where the crime was committed. These courts have original and exclusive jurisdiction over these cases.
What are the penalties for committing VAWC?
Offenders proven in court to be guilty of the crime shall be penalized with:
• imprisonment ranging from 1 month) and 1 day to 20 years;
• payment of P100,000 to P300,000 in damages; and
• mandatory psychological counseling or psychiatric treatment.
What is Battered Woman Syndrome
RA 9262 acknowledges that women who have retaliated against their partner or who commit violence as a form of self-defense may have suffered from Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS).
- BWS refers to a pattern of psychological and behavioral symptoms found in battered women as a result of long history of abuse.
- Any victim who suffers from BWS should be diagnosed by a psychiatric expert or a clinical psychologist. This will also help the victim in obtaining a just decision in her case.
- The law does not allow the offender (partner/husband) to have custody of minor children.
- Their care is still entrusted to the woman even if she is found to have BWS.
- It is an order issued by the Barangay or the Court to prevent further acts of violence against a woman or her child and to grant other necessary relief, under RA 9262.
There are three (3) kinds TPO of protection order:
1. Barangay Protection Order (BPO);
2. Temporary Protection Order (TPO); and
3. Permanent Protection Order (PPO).
Anyone of the following may apply for protection order:
a. The offended party;
b. Parents, or guardians of the offended party;
c. Ascendants, descendants or collateral relatives, within the fourth civil degree or consanguinity or affinity;
d. Officers or social workers of the DSWD or LGUs ;
e. police officers. preferably those in-charge of women and children's desk;
f. Punong barangay or barangay kagawad;
g. Lawyers, counselors, therapists, health care providers of the petitioner; or
h. At least two (2) concerned citizens of the city or municipality where VAWC happened and who have personal knowledge of the offense committed.
- Barangay VAW Desk in your Barangay Hall Provincial/City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office of Local Government Units
- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Community
- Based Services Section (CBSS) Legarda, Manila Tel. Nos.: 733-0014 to 18 local 116/488-2861
- Philippine National Police (PNP) Women and Children Protection Center (WCPC) Camp Crame, Quezon City Aleng Pulis Text Hot-line: 0919-777-7377 Tel. No.: 410-3213/532-6690 Emergency Hotline: 911 Women and Children Protection Desk of nearest Precinct
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Desk (VAWCD) Taft Avenue, Manila Tel. Nos.: 523-8231 to 38/525-6028
- DOJ - Public Attorney's Office (DOJ-PAO) Tel. Nos.: 929-9010/929-9436 to 37 loc. 106/107
- UP-PGH Women's Desk Tel. Nos.: 524-2990/567-3394 loc. 3072 DOH Hospitals, Women and Children Protection Unit
- Women's Crisis Center (WCC) Women and Children Crisis Care and Protection Unit Vito Cruz, Manila Contact Nos.: 0999-577-9631/0928-420-0859
Domestic Violence / Expert VAWC Philippines
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US Patent Law
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Patents are temporary monopolies granted to inventors by the government, in exchange for public disclosure of how the invention works. They are one of the basic forms of intellectual property. A patent is a property right. Essentially, a patent gives the holder the right to exclude others from, among other things, using, selling, and making the claimed invention.
This text outlines patent law as it is applied in the United States.
editHistory of patent law
editThe idea of patents dates back to Aristotle, but the earliest patent system was implemented in Venice in 1474. England issued its first patents under Elizabeth I and established a patent system in the Statute of Monopolies of 1624, the country's first antitrust law as well as its first patent law (barring all monopolies except over disclosed inventions).
Colonial governments in British North America issued patents as early as 1641, but the separate patent systems in each state led to problems as the colonies became better interconnected. The best-known of these problems was a conflict over the steamship patent in the late 1700s. These issues led the Constitutional Convention to add a clause to the Constitution permitting Congress to enact a national patent regime.
The Patent Act of 1790 created a very simple structure for granting patents, consisting of a three-member panel led by the Secretary of State (at that time, Thomas Jefferson). In 1836, the law was revised to provide for a system of patent examiners, similar to that which is used today. Today's patent law mostly dates to the Patent Act of 1952.
In 1982, Congress created the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) to hear patent appeals from across the country. One of the purposes for the Federal Circuit was to bring patent doctrine under the watch of a specialist court. Under the Federal Circuit, patents have strengthened, and more inventors have filed to take advantage of this stronger patent protection.
Parts of a patent
editThe key legal component of a patent is the claims, which set the legal scope of the patent. The claims are found at the very end of a printed U.S. patent. These claims are supported by the rest of the patent, generally described as the specification. The patent is also required to have an abstract, providing a summary of the claimed invention in non-legal language.
editThe claims are the most important component of a patent. The claims are what define the scope of the patent—which devices/compositions/processes its monopoly will cover, and which devices/compositions/processes are outside the monopoly. Infringement cases always revolve around the claims, not the specification, although the specification can be used to clarify the meaning of terms appearing in the claims. Despite any language in the specification to the contrary, (such as "The invention is ..." or "The invention includes ..."), only the claims determine the scope of the monopoly right.
Some claims may include one or more means plus function elements, which define that element by the desired result of the element and will encompass well-known or later-discovered substitutions that perform that function. A "means for attaching part A to part B" could include various well-known types fasteners, such as nails, screws, bolts, glue, etc. and any equivalent means discovered after the filing date of the patent application. For instance, a "means for attaching part A to part B" element in a patent issued before the invention of velcro may cover the claimed device using velcro as a fastener. A claim cannot be composed entirely of "means plus function" elements.
Unless defined otherwise in the specification, all terms of the claims must be construed according to their common usage in the field of the invention at the time the patent application was filed.
editFrom a researcher's perspective, the specification preceding the claims is the most interesting part of a patent. It shows how the invention works and how it is made and used.
The chief legal requirements for the specification is that it must "describe" the claimed invention in sufficient detail to "teach others how to make and use the invention". These are referred to as the written description and enablement requirements, respectively. The written description and enablement must match the breadth of the claims. If a claim includes devices/compositions/processes which are not described or are not enabled by the specification, that claim is invalid. It is not necessary for the specification to teach anything that is already well-known in the field of the invention, the written description and enablement requirements are judged assuming the reader of the patent to be a person having ordinary skill in the field.
The written description requirement is often considered to have an evidentiary purpose: it shows exactly what the inventor has discovered. In some cases, an insufficient written description can show that inventors are not due the full breadth of the claims. A famous example is Sawyer and Man's patent on the light bulb, in which the description discussed various filaments made of paper and wood, none of which were particularly superior for use in light bulbs. When Sawyer and Man tried to use their patent against Thomas Edison, his lawyers had it invalidated because its claims, covering all fibrous materials, were much broader than the materials Sawyer and Man had actually outlined in the description. The Incandescent Lamp Patent, 159 U.S. 465 (1895).
Additionally, the description must disclose the best mode for carrying out the invention, as known by the inventors at the time the patent application is filed. The idea is that a person cannot gain the monopoly of a general patent while keeping secret their best embodiment of the invention. In Bayer AG v. Schein Pharmaceuticals, 301 F.3d 1306 (2002), the Federal Circuit established a two-prong test for finding best mode violations:
- Did the inventor have a best mode of practicing the invention at the time they filed for the patent? If they didn't know of, or believe in, a best mode at that time, then there is no best mode violation.
- Is the disclosure in the patent specification adequate to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to practice the best mode of the invention?
The specification may (but is not required to) include a "background section", which is used to describe the state of the art before the arrival of the instant invention and often describes the challenges or problems with the prior art that the instant invention seeks to solve.
Types of patent
editUtility patents
editMost patents are utility patents, so called because they cover "useful" processes and products. This text focuses on utility patents.
A utility patent can cover a physical product (e.g. a chemical compound), or it can cover a process for using a product (e.g. a method for creating a chemical compound). The scope of these concepts has changed over time. For example:
- Artificially-created organisms were not patentable as products until the Supreme Court's decision in Diamond v. Chakrabarty, 447 U.S. 303 (1980), which held that a genetically-engineered bacterium was a "nonnaturally occurring manufacture or composition of matter" entitled to product protection.
- Business methods were not patentable until the Federal Circuit's decision in State Street Bank v. Signature Financial Group, 149 F.3d 1368 (1998), holding that a patentable process must accomplish "a useful, concrete and tangible result".
A utility patent is in effect from the date the patent issues until twenty years from the date the application for patent was filed, so long as periodic maintenance fees are paid.
Design patents
editDesign patents are awarded to original designs for articles of manufacture. Like utility patents, design patents require novelty and nonobviousness. There is no utility requirement, but there are two other criteria for design patents. First, they must have ornamentality—they must be "the product of aesthetic skill and artistic conception." Design patents must also be not primarily functional. If the design is primarily functional, it should be the subject of a utility patent, not a design patent.
Design patents last for fourteen years.
Plant patents
editPlant patents can be granted for any distinct and new variety of asexually-reproducing plant. Overall, plant patents are not as strong as utility patents in terms of protection.
Plant patents last twenty years from the date of application.
Patent procedure
editTwo terms often used to describe the procurement of a patent are preparation and prosecution. Preparation refers to the actual drafting of the patent application, whereas prosecution refers to the negotiation process with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to obtain a patent. Collectively, many practitioners refer to this process as prep. and pros. or simply, prosecution for short. The duration of prosecution varies greatly. The average successful prosecution takes about three years from start to finish, but exceptional prosecution cases can be completed within one year or drag on for more than a decade. Much prosecution delay is due to backlogs in the Patent Office caused by too many applications and not enough qualified examiners. Partly because of this backlog, in many art units an examiner's goals require averaging no more than 18 hours to perform the entire prosecution of each application. Nevertheless, in art units like software, backlogs have been known to extend to 5 years. Where delay is demonstrably due to patent office personel not meeting their timetables for responding to applicants, the term of the patent can be extended by the period of delay.
editThe process starts when an application is filed with the Patent Office. The application contains the components which will form the final patent—the specification (summary and description) and the claims (the "new" portions of the invention, which will be protected by the patent). The application must be signed under oath and accompanied by a filing fee.
If an inventor is not ready to file a full utility application, they can file a provisional application. The provisional application mainly serves to establish a priority date for the invention, a concept discussed later. After filing a provisional application, the inventor has twelve months to file their utility application, claiming the earlier priority date of the provisional application.
An inventor can file for a patent on their own, but most inventors enlist the help of a person who has passed the Patent Bar Examination. If this person has a law degree, they are known as a patent attorney. Trained scientists and engineers can also take the examination: they have the title of patent agent. The only practical difference, besides educational background, is that patent attorneys are also qualified lawyers and (if admitted to a state bar) can take patent infringement cases to court.
Inside the Patent Office
editThe Patent Office is divided into eight Technology Centers, each of which deals with a specific area of technology:
- Technology Center 1600: biotechnology and organic chemistry
- Technology Center 1700: chemical and materials engineering
- Technology Center 2100: computer architecture software and information security
- Technology Center 2600: communications
- Technology Center 2800: semiconductors, electrical and optical systems and components
- Technology Center 2900: designs
- Technology Center 3600: transportation, e-commerce, construction, agriculture
- Technology Center 3700: mechanical engineering, manufacturing and products
- Technology Center 3900: reexaminations
Each center is divided into several examining groups, and each examining group is divided into several art units. Some groups are highly specialized to deal with fields that deal with many patent applications (Electronic Commerce). Other groups are more diverse (e.g. Aeronautics, Agriculture, Fishing, Trapping, Vermin Destroying, Plant and Animal Husbandry, Weaponry, Nuclear Systems, and Licensing and Review—a single examining group).
The art units are staffed by patent examiners who perform the actual examination of the application, usually after a waiting period of about a year. The examiner reviews each claim separately.
If the examiner considers a claim unpatentable, because of prior art or for other substantive reasons, the examiner issues an "office action" with a rejection of the claim. The applicant can either acquiesce (agree) to the rejection by deleting the claim from the application, or traverse (contest) the rejection. Traversal can involve arguing against the rejection on scientific and/or legal grounds or amending the claim or submitting a new claim to overcome the rejection. If the examiner considers the traversal and finds it unpersuasive, he will issue the rejection again in a "final office action". Although applicants can respond to the "final office action", the examiner is not compelled to continue prosecution of the application beyond considering applications after-final response.
If the claim is unpatentable for merely formal reasons, the examiner issues an objection. This often happens when more than one invention is claimed in a single application: in such cases, the examiner issues a "restriction requirement" and the inventor must divide their claims into separate applications, which are then processed on their own.
Should the applicant and the examiner reach an impasse (often demonstrated by a final office action), the applicant can file an appeal to the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences, an administrative tribunal within the Patent Office. Alternatively, applicants may respond to a final office action by filing a continuation application, a fee, and a response to the final office action; the examiner must then issue a new office action, completing the circle of patent prosecution.
Once all rejections of the claims or objections to the claims or the specification are overcome, the examiner issues a "Notice of Allowance" and a patent will be granted, if an issue fee is paid.
editEighteen months after its priority date, the patent application is published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The print format of these publications appears very similar to an issued U.S. patent and published applications are often mistaken for issued patents. The publications say "United States Patent Application Publication" in line 12 and have a number in the upper right corner in the format US YYYY/XXXXXXX or US YYYY/XXXXXXX A1, where YYYY is the year of publication. Issued U.S. patents are labeled "United States Patent" in line 12 and are numbered US X,XXX,XXX, or lately US X,XXX,XXX B2. Published patent applications are not patents and do not have the effect of patents, they are simply a public record of the application.
Contesting a patent
editOnce a patent is granted, it can be contested in a number of ways. One way is to produce the patented device, and then argue the patent's validity when a suit for infringement is brought.
A person may also request a reexamination of a patent by the Patent Office. Historically, the patent office only considered prior art (e.g., documents) that were not considered in the initial examination, that is, on the face of the patent. However, recent revisions to PTO regulations enable the PTO to consider previously considered art so long as a substantial new question of patentability is raised.
Note that two types of reexamination exist- ex parte reexamination and inter partes reexamination. In ex parte reexamination, a 3rd party requestor's involvement is curtailed after filing the request for reexamination. In the case of inter partes reexamination, the requester is allowed a degree of participation- but note that estopped provisions may apply.
Finally, a person can bring suit against the patentee in federal court for a declaratory judgment of the patent's invalidity. As federal courts can only consider "cases and controversies" under article III of the constitution, a defendant seeking a declaratory judgment must demonstrate reasonable apprehension...typically in the form of threatening communications from the patentee.
editAs described above, utility patents can be granted for products or processes. They cannot be granted for ideas; they must pertain to the application of an idea. That application must meet the basic requirements of utility, novelty, and nonobviousness.
Utility [35 U.S.C. § 101]
editTo be patentable, an invention must be "useful." This requirement is known in patent law as utility. There are three "types" of utility that appear in precedent: together, they form the notion of "utility" as it is applied by the Patent Office.
General utility is the notion that a patentable invention must "do something." It must have a useful function of some kind. In practice, it is not difficult to find a function for an invention: an invention can be purely entertaining and still be useful.
Specific utility refers to the ability of the invention to perform its function. It is the most commonly invoked form of utility. The specific utility doctrine is used to invalidate inventions such as perpetual motion machines, which may have a formal function but which are highly unlikely to fulfill that function.
Moral utility is a theory that an invention designed for an immoral purpose should not be patentable. It has not been invoked to invalidate patents in recent years, leading many to conclude that it is a dead doctrine. Some examples of moral utility:
- Gambling devices. The doctrine was used to invalidate many gambling machine patents in the 19th and early 20th centuries. A number of other patents were invalidated simply because they could be used for gambling—inventions like coin return devices and horse racing games. However, by the 1970s, gambling machines were routinely receiving patents despite the moral utility arguments.
- Misleading devices. One well-known early example was a patent for seamless stockings with fake seams: at the time (the 1920s), stockings with seams were widely viewed to be higher-quality than seamless stockings, so the fake seams were seen as an attempt to defraud consumers, and the patent was rejected. This line of jurisprudence ended in 1999, when the Federal Circuit upheld a patent for the Juicy Whip machine. The Juicy Whip is a lemonade dispenser which circulates an inert yellow liquid inside a visible tank while dispensing actual lemonade from a hidden tank below the counter: the Federal Circuit said that deceptiveness should not affect the utility of an invention.
- Medicines of questionable safety. Today, the Patent Office leaves such issues to the judgment of the FDA, and does not deny drug patents on the basis that the drug is unsafe.
Novelty [35 U.S.C. § 102]
edit35 U.S.C. § 102 governs all of the conditions for novelty. In particular, § 102(a)-(g) govern the myriad of conditions that must be met for an invention to be novel. The two key novelty provisions, explained below, are set out in § 102(a) and § 102(b).
Novelty as to Invention Date
edit"A person shall be entitled to a patent unless the invention was known or used by others in this country, or patented or described in a printed publication in this or a foreign country, before the invention thereof by the applicant for a patent." 35 U.S.C. § 102(a).
Novelty is the requirement that an invention be different from everything that has been published, known or marketed before.
The following definitions apply when discussing novelty and its related issues of statutory bar and priority:
- Knowledge or use by others must be in public. Personal or experimental use does not count, but giving or selling the invention to any third party usually counts as public knowledge or use, unless the third party is expressly bound to secrecy.
- Description in a printed publication occurs when the publication is made available to at least one member of the general public before the invention date of the patentee.
Novelty as to Filing Date - The Statutory Bar
edit"A person shall be entitled to a patent unless the invention was patented or described in a printed publication in this or a foreign country or in public use or on sale in this country, more than one year prior to the date of the application for patent in the United States." 35 U.S.C. § 102(b).
Statutory bar is similar to novelty, but not the same. Novelty can only be destroyed by others because it is based on the date of invention. Statutory bar is based on the date of filing. The doctrine essentially prevents inventors from waiting too long to request a patent. Once an inventor patents, publishes, publicizes or sells their invention, they have only one year to file for a U.S. patent, or else they lose their right to it.
So when a magazine is sent to subscribers or a dissertation is shelved in a library, the one-year clock begins for any inventions described therein.
Another way to conceptualize statutory bar is as priority of application, while novelty is priority of invention. That is, § 102(a) is evaluated with respect to the patentee's invention date whereas § 102(b) is evaluated with respect to patentee's filing date
Experimental use
editExperimental use is an exception to what is considered public use for determination of whether an invention is novel or not. An inventor can use their invention in public for experimental purposes without that use counting as "public use," so long as the use is a bona fide effort to bring the invention to perfection or ensure that it will answer its designated purpose. The best known example of this exception is found in City of Elizabeth v. Pavement Company, 97 U.S. 126 (1877), where an inventor tested an experimental pavement on a public street for several years. This use was held to be "experimental use" and novelty was not affected.
editIn the United States, a patentee must be the first to invent. This is different from many other countries where the patent is given to the first to file. To be the first to invent, the inventor must generally be:
- the first person to reduce the invention to practice
- without abandoning the invention.
There is one exception. If someone conceives the invention first but is not the first to reduce it to practice, they receive priority if they were diligent in reducing the invention to practice.
"Reduction to practice" is the earliest date where the inventor can prove that they produced or applied the product or process successfully. Filing for a patent is considered to be the legal equivalent of reducing to practice if no earlier date can be proven.
Occasionally, a fight will break out in the patent office to determine who was the first to invent among patentees who claim the same invention. This fight is called an interference. 35 U.S.C. § 102(g).
edit"A patent may not be obtained... if the differences between the subject matter sought to be patented and the prior art are such that the subject matter as a whole would have been obvious at the time the invention was made to a person having ordinary skill in the art to which said subject matter pertains. Patentability shall not be negatived by the manner in which the invention was made." 35 U.S.C. § 103.
Nonobviousness adds an additional inquiry to novelty: is the invention new enough? The standard inquiry to determine nonobviousness is:
- Would the prior art suggest to those of ordinary skill in the art that they should make the claimed device or carry out the claimed process?
- Would the prior art have revealed that those of ordinary skill would have a reasonable expectation of success in doing so?
To reach this conclusion, the factfinder must examine:
- The scope and content of prior art
- The differences between the claimed invention and the prior art
- The level of ordinary skill in the art
- "Objective evidence of non-obviousness"—commercial success, long-felt unsolved need, failure of others, copying, and unexpected results.
The case of KSR v. Teleflex, 550 U.S. 398, 127 S. Ct. 1727 (2007), raised the threshold considerably as to what is considered nonobvious. Now, applicants must meet a higher bar to show patentability of their inventions.
editLiteral infringement
editLiteral infringement is found when a person makes, uses, sells, offers for sale or imports an invention described in the claims of someone else's patent. The invention must contain every element of at least one claim in order to infringe the patent: if it fails to meet any part of the claim, it does not infringe that claim.
Infringement by equivalents
editEven if the invention does not meet the literal criteria of a claim, it can infringe that claim by equivalents. To do so, it must have the "substantial equivalent" of every limitation or element of the claim. The general test for whether an element in an accused infringing device is an equivalent of a recited claim element is whether the element satisfies the triple-identity test. In short, the triple-identity test requires that the equivalent element perform the recited claim element in the same way, to perform the same function, to achieve the same result.
The doctrine of equivalents has certain limits. That is, the doctrine of equivalents cannot be used to expand a claim to an extent that would have made the claim invalid. It cannot, for instance, broaden the claim to include prior art. Further, the doctrine of prosecution history estoppel prohibits the recapture of claim scope that was given up during prosecution. That is, if the patentee gave up claim scope during the negotiation process with a USPTO examiner to overcome prior art rejections, the patentee cannot regain this scope later on during litigation by claiming equivalency under the doctrine of equivalents.
One difficult area for equivalents doctrine is improvements in technology. Claims are sometimes interpreted to include new technological advances that do not literally fall within their scope. For example, the patent for a light beam-assisted pipe-laying tool was held to cover laser-assisted tools as well in Laser Alignment v. Woodruff & Sons, 491 F.2d 866 (7th Cir. 1974). But other patents have not received protection under equivalents doctrine based on an entirety of the technology argument. A Texas Instruments patent on handheld calculators was not extended to cover models with MOS transistors and LCD readouts, on the grounds that "all of the claimed functions are performed in the accused devices by subsequently developed or improved means." Tex. Instruments v. U.S. Intl. Trade Commn., 805 F.2d 1558 (Fed. Cir. 1986).
Contributory infringement
edit"Whoever offers to sell or sells within the United States or imports into the United States a component of a patented machine, manufacture, combination or composition, or a material or apparatus for use in practicing a patented process, constituting a material part of the invention, knowing the same to be especially made or especially adapted for use in an infringement of such patent, and not a staple article or commodity of commerce suitable for substantial noninfringing use, shall be liable as a contributory infringer." 35 U.S.C. § 271(c).
Unlike direct infringement, contributory infringement requires knowledge of the patent's existence.
A related concept is inducement. "Whoever actively induces infringement of a patent shall be liable as an infringer." 35 U.S.C. § 271(b). Inducement can be found in a variety of activities: telling someone to violate a patent, selling parts to builders of infringing devices, and so on.
editObviously, one defense to infringment is simply that the defendant products or processes do not infringe the plaintiff's patents.
editThe defense of invalidity argues that the patent should not have been issued as a patent in the first place because the invention is not novel or is obvious. One example of patent invalidity would be where the defendant can show a printed publication that completely describes the invention before the invention date of the patentee. This defense is usually more difficult to prove than noninfringement, because the patentee is given a presumption of validity on the patent once it issues. Therefore, to invalidate a patent, a defendant must show patent invalidity by clear and convincing evidence, a much harder standard to overcome than the usual preponderance of the evidence or more likely than not standard.
Inequitable conduct
editIf a patent is obtained through inequitable conduct or fraud on the patent office, it may be rendered unenforceable (but not invalid). Patent applications that contain blatant falsehoods or omissions (e.g. concealing prior art known to the inventor) can lead to the entire patent being rendered unenforceable.
Patent misuse
editPatent misuse refers to the use of a patent to illegally stifle competition: it is closely tied to antitrust law. The doctrine was first applied in Motion Picture Patents Co. v. Universal Film Mfg. Co., 243 U.S. 502 (1917), where manufacturers licensed a film projector patent under the condition that the projectors must be licensed to end users so that they could only be used with films covered by the manufacturers' patent. A finding of patent misuse renders the entire patent unenforceable until the misuse is purged.
Generally, patent misuse prohibits the misuse of a patent through prolonging the duration of the patent beyond its expiration and tying the products not covered by the a patent's claims to the patent. For example, requiring a licensee of a patent to accept a contract duration for royalty payments over a 25 year term when only 10 years remain on a patent's term would be prohibited extension of the patent beyond its expiration. An example of tying misuse would be requiring licensees to sell certain accessories with a patented product and requiring licensees to pay royalties on the accessories that are not non-covered by the patent's claims.
Remedies for infringement
editInjunctions [35 U.S.C. § 283]
editFollowing a complaint for infringement, a court can issue a preliminary injunction to stop the accused infringing action. The Federal Circuit has enunciated several factors that should be considered to decide whether a preliminary injunction should issue:
- Reasonable probability of eventual success in the litigation
- Complainant will be irreparably injured if relief is not granted
- Possibility of harm to others from the grant or denial of the injunction (optional)
- Public interest militating in favor of or against injunction (optional)
If the complainant prevails at trial, a permanent injunction against the infringement is almost always issued.
Damages [35 U.S.C. § 284]
editDamages for patent infringement are generally lost profits, which are based on (1) demand for the product; (2) presence or absence of non-infringing substitutes; (3) the patent holder's manufacturing or marketing capacity to exploit demand; and (4) and the amount of profit the patent holder would have made. Panduit Corp. v. Stahlin Bros. Fibre Works, 575 F.2d 1152, 1156 (6th Cir. 1978).
- Demand for the patented product can usually be presumed from infringement itself. The fact that there were buyers who wanted the product and willing to pay the infringer's price proves demand.
- The absence of noninfringing alternatives assures loss causation because, in the absence of infringing products, the demand could only be satisfied by the patentee's products. Courts tend to avoid speculative damage awards; therefore the patentee must show a reasonable likelihood that without the infringement it would have made the infringer's sales. One factor is whether the alternatives proposed by the defendant compete in the same market for the same customers as the patented device. The alleged alternative must also not sell at a disproportionately higher price than the patented device. Finally, the availability of non-infringing alternatives may not preclude all recovery if, in a multi vendor marketplace, the patentee can show a reasonable market share with modest assumptions.
- The patentee must also show that it had, or could have obtained the manufacturing and marketing capability to make all the sales in question. It can satisfy this factor by reliance not only on its own manufacturing capability, but also by evidence of the potential for licensing and contracting for the manufacture.
- Finally, the amount of profits must be calculated using an incremental income approach that excludes the patentee's fixed costs.
- Lost Profits = Lost Revenues – Incremental Costs
- Lost Revenues = the number of additional sales that the patentee would have made without the infringement, multiplied by the plaintiff's historical (pre-infringement) prices
- Incremental Costs = the number of additional sales that the patentee would have made without the infringement, multiplied by the variable cost per unit
- Finally, the amount of profits must be calculated using an incremental income approach that excludes the patentee's fixed costs.
- A patent owner can also potentially recover lost profits on lost sales of unpatented products (or products covered by patents other than the one in question) that compete with the infringing device, so long as the patentee can establish loss causation. Rite-Hite Corp. v. Kelley Co., 56 F.3d 1538, 1545(1995).
- The patentee may also seek to recover damages for the lost profits he would have made on accessory items that typically are purchased with the patented item. For these tag-along or convoyed sales, the Rite-Hite court held that those damages may also be recoverable. For such recovery, however, all of the components (patented item and the tag-along items) must work as a functional unit. If the tag-along items and the patented item can function as stand-alone products, then this type of damages may not be recoverable
- As part of lost profits, the patentee may seek damages for price erosion in the patent holder's selling prices which is caused by the alleged infringement by creating competing supply of products or services. As with lost damages, the patentee seeking price erosion damages must prove causation, i.e. but for the infringement, it would have sold the products at a higher price. The patentee may fail if the accuser can show that the price erosion was due to factors other that the presence of the infringer in the marketplace, such as changing consumer preferences or an influx of imported products.
If lost profits cannot be proven, a reasonable royalty analysis can be substituted, in which damages are based on the amount a manufacturer would pay on the market for a license to produce the patented article. § 284 provides that the reasonable royalty is the minimum or floor below which the damages assessment cannot go. In analyzing how much is reasonable, courts may ask what the royalties would have been in a hypothetical negotiated license at the time of first infringement. The following factors are generally considered: (1) other competitors; (2) number of licenses; (3) future business and profit the patentee would lose by licensing to a competitor (cannibalization); and (4) how central the patent is to what is being marketed. Alternatively, courts may use the analytical approach and take the infringer's net profit margin, leave it an "industry standard" profit and give the rest back to the patentee as reasonable royalty.
§ 284 also provides for enhanced damages up to three times (treble damages) in exceptional cases. The standard for enhanced damages is willful infringement demonstrated by egregious conduct based on facts and circumstances, i.e. deliberate copying. Although a good faith belief of non-infringement, such as an opinion letter from outside counsel may shield a defendant from enhanced damages, the defendant may still be liable for actual damages discussed above.
In addition to § 284 damages, a defendant, under § 285, may have to pay attorney fees if defendant (generally through its attorneys) commits litigation misconduct that is exceptionally bad, such as tampering with evidence, frivolous lawsuit or defenses. Attorney fees award amount usually bears some relation to the extent of the misconduct in question.
Exploitation of Patents
editBecause patents are a property right, they may be owned or transferred to another much like any other property right.
To transfer ownership of a patent, one "assigns" the patent to another.
A patent may also be licensed. A license provides permission for another party to engage in conduct that would otherwise be infringing.


text: Good morning. I'm Rachel Martin. I don't know what you were doing when you were 17, but one 17-year-old just became the youngest person to fly around the world alone. His name is Mack Rutherford. He got his pilot's license when he was just 15. He was born into a family of aviators. His older sister, in fact, has the world record for youngest woman to fly around the world alone. That must have inspired him. He started his trip in Bulgaria and went across 52 countries and five continents. It's MORNING EDITION. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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It Is All About BTC, LTC, ETH, DOGE, KAS mining as well as other alternative crypto currencies
It seems that owners of video cards with 2GB of video memory has started having issues mining Ethereum (ETH). People are reporting that their cards are not being able to properly allocate the DAG file needed for mining with Ethminer even though it is still well below 2GB in size (a little over 1.3 GB at the moment). The error people with 2GB VRAM GPUs trying to mine Ethereum are getting is the following:
Creating one big buffer for the DAG
Allocating/mapping single buffer failed with: clCreateBuffer(-61). GPU can't allocate the DAG in a single chunk. Bailing.
There are numerous suggestions on how some people were able to resolve the problem and make their 2GB VRAM video cards able to mine again Ethereum without more problems, but it seems that now all of them work for everyone and in all cases. We have tried different suggestions and have experimented, until we have found out a working solution that works fine on an AMD Radeon R9 285 GPU with 2GB of video memory, so you might want to try and see if it will work for you as well. Try executing the following commands in Windows before running ethminer and see if it will help:
setx GPU_FORCE_64BIT_PTR 0
setx GPU_MAX_HEAP_SIZE 100
setx GPU_USE_SYNC_OBJECTS 1
setx GPU_MAX_ALLOC_PERCENT 100
setx GPU_SINGLE_ALLOC_PERCENT 100
Some people are reporting that they only need to do "setx GPU_MAX_ALLOC_PERCENT 100
" and things work fine after that with their 2GB GPUs, but we were not able to make things work only with that variable. So do try and report what works and what does not for you, setting all of the four environment variable listed above did the trick for us. Restarting the computer after applying the environment variable listed above may be required for some users to make them work properly. Using 14.x drivers seems to provide the best success rate for most people, so if you are using newer 15.x drivers and still having issues, you might try going back to 14.x.
Linux users might try this as well, however you need to replace the setx with export and add = before the value you want to set, so the above list of commands needed for Linux users mining Ethereum should look like this:
export GPU_FORCE_64BIT_PTR=0
export GPU_MAX_HEAP_SIZE=100
export GPU_USE_SYNC_OBJECTS=1
export GPU_MAX_ALLOC_PERCENT=100
export GPU_SINGLE_ALLOC_PERCENT=100
Do note that we have not tested if this fixes the issue for Linux users, we can confirm that it worked for us under Windows, so if you test on Linux mining rigs with 2GB video memory GPUs please write in the comments if it helped you or not.


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We had a lot of fun celebrating Father's Day with our family.
Since the weather was so perfect, we decided to spend the day outdoors and in lieu of an elaborate dinner, we kept things super simple by grilling out!
While we were waiting for my parents and my nephews to arrive, Reagan decided she needed to accessorize her pool look with my flip flops...... my shoes are her latest obsession. She LOVES to wear them and she is actually able to walk in them....very well I might add.
I love how her toes are clenched in order to keep them on her itty bitty baby feet.........and how about those legs? OH MY....I adore her baby chub.
If the flip flops were not enough, she needed to add her sister's princess helmet to complete her look. Seriously, Reagan would not take this helmet off....she was so sweaty yet she would not let us remove it from her head. She has been wearing it for the last three days. I am not kidding.... I walked in the door from work yesterday and she was running around the house with it on her head......LOL! If it is within her sight, she wants to wear it. I wish I would have had my camera...actually, I wished I would have had it on video. She gets so very proud when she gets it on her head and buckled under her chin.
My parents arrived and Coachie scored major bonus points by sporting the tshirt we brought him all the way from China. His shirt says "GRANDFATHER" in Mandarin. So very appropriate for Father's Day and I felt the need to get a picture of my Dad with Reagan:)
After donning the flip flops and helmet, she decided to try to take the big wheel for a spin. There is something that we are quickly learning about Reagan...... when she gets her mind set on something, she does not give up until she does it......AND DO NOT TRY TO HELP THE GIRL OUT..... she will throw a fit.....
It did not take long for the fierce foursome to spring into action...... no doubt the screams could be heard for miles around as water flew in every direction.
They eventually took a break from the pool and decided to dry off and get ready for dinner.
They shared some "appetizers" while they waited.....and the silliness continued!
Sarah is in all her glory when she is in the presence of her two cousins Ashton and Aidan.
Dinner seemed like a blur....and before long "The Kids" were back at it again.....but notice there are a few "Big Kids" in the next few sets of photos:)
Coachie gave them a lesson in the art of water balloon filling....and throwing!
Things got a little more than wild and everything and everyone WAS COMPLETELY SOAKED. Take a look at who was in control of the hose. He looks so innocent back there with that big smile on his face, but don't let that fool you. He was the instigator and had the four little ones screaming at the top of their lungs.....they LOVED it but as always, we had a few moments where someone was in tears. Can you guess who it was in this picture?
Eventually, we put an end to the hose and the water balloons.
The deck was getting super slippery and we were afraid that someone was going to get hurt.
Besides, the littlest one was starting to get tired.
Don't ya just love that picture of her with Pat and Sarah?
Such a tender moment between Daddy and his two girls.
The faces and expressions captured in these photos are priceless to me....and I hope that one day the kids will look back at these pictures and relive all the fun that was had on this Father's Day. With each year that passes, their Dad/Uncle and Grandfather get older, but they will always remain young at heart!


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To get a divorce in Washington state, you need to live in the state and intend to stay there. There is no specific residency requirement to file. However, the court needs to have jurisdiction not only over you but also over your spouse and children to issue orders on:
- Property division.
- Child support.
- Alimony payments.
As long as your spouse lives in Washington as well, it should not be an issue. However, if they reside in another state, you might need legal advice on whether Washington is the right state to file in. When it comes to your children, they should live in WA for at least 6 months if you want the court to make decisions concerning them.
To get a Okanogan County divorce, you or your spouse must reside in the county and file your paperwork with the local court. Washington State no-fault divorce is the only option available to couples, and you simply need to state that your marriage is irretrievably broken to get divorced. Fault reasons like cheating or mistreatment cannot be indicated on the forms.
Divorce Process in Okanogan County
The general steps to the Okanogan County divorce process are:
- Decide whether you will be filing jointly.
- Get the relevant Okanogan County divorce papers based on your filing decision and agreements.
- Fill out the paperwork, sign it as required, and make the copies.
- Start your divorce by filing the forms with the clerk of court and paying the fee.
- If you are not filing jointly, hire a Okanogan County process server or ask another adult to serve your spouse.
- After the service process is completed, if it is required, bring the proof to the court.
- Once the 90-day waiting period elapses, schedule the final hearing if needed.
- Bring the rest of your paperwork to the court and appear before a judge to officially end your marriage.
Spouses who cannot settle their disputes will have to undergo a lengthy marriage dissolution process and hire lawyers. In such contested cases, an attorney would be responsible for guiding their client through the steps to getting a divorce, which may differ from those mentioned above.
Those who can reach an agreement are free to choose whether to get legal assistance and may opt to file without it. Couples may start their uncontested (agreed-upon) marriage dissolution together by signing a Petition filled out by both of them.
Okanogan County Divorce Forms
The main Okanogan County courts forms required to file for divorce are:
- Petition or a Joinder
- Confidential Information Form
- Summons
- Certificate of Dissolution
- Case Information Cover Sheet
- Separation Agreement
- Financial Statement
To divorce with children, you will need to file additional Okanogan County clerk forms, such as the:
- Parenting Plan
- Child Support Order
- Child Support Schedule and Worksheet
- Financial Declaration
- Cover Sheet for financial documents
In cases both with and without children, you might require other or more Okanogan County family law forms depending on various factors. The aforementioned divorce papers are common in uncontested cases, and many of them will have to be notarized.
To fill out divorce papers in Washington State, you will need to:
- Get the personal and contact information of everyone involved in the case.
- Inquire about your spouse's financial and employment information.
- Make child support calculations and create a parenting schedule if you have kids.
- Provide complete and truthful answers to relevant questions.
- Look up any terminology and information that you are not familiar with.
After you finish, you may want to review the forms for possible mistakes and typos before signing them. The clerk will likely ask you to redo the whole document if it is filled out incorrectly.
Okanogan County Filing Fees
Okanogan County divorce filings will cost you around $280-320. The clerk will ask you to make the payment once you give them your paperwork and, potentially, to cover other miscellaneous fees. As the exact sum may change slightly, you may contact the courthouse before your visit to learn the precise amount.
The judge may waive the court fee and related surcharges upon your request. However, you will have to prove that you are at a financial disadvantage in your Waiver and, likely, in other financial documents. If the court finds that you qualify for the indigent status or the fees should be waived due to other circumstances, you will not have to make the payment.
Divorce Courts in Okanogan County, Washington State
You can find the contact information and the address of the Okanogan County divorce court in the following table.
Okanogan County, WA Divorce Court Information
Court Name: Okanogan County Superior Court
Court Title: In the Circuit Court of Okanogan County
Circuit Court Location: 149 3rd N, Okanogan, Washington 98840
Court Phone: 509-422-7130
Court Fax: 509-422-7133
Court Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Who can help fill out divorce papers? Our online service trusted by thousands of couples every year! Answer a few questions, download your forms, and follow the guide you receive to get a simple divorce in Okanogan County.


text: CallerID Monitor is a powerful full-featured Caller ID detection software that will turn your PC into advanced Caller ID device. Identify callers using CallerID Monitor before you answer to call. It uses your modem or ISDN adapter and Caller ID service provided by your local phone company in order to identify who's calling. You can use CallerID Monitor while you're online. If you have ISDN adapter, Call Waiting feature is supported. This way you can know who's calling while you surfing on the Internet! CallerID Monitor has an option to automatically block/reject incoming calls from callers you put in Black List. CallerID Monitor has its own built-in Address Book that will keep your contacts in one place and always easy available. It allows you to enter more then 50 different informations per contact including contact personal info, company info, up to 8 phone numbers, internet related informations, contact notes or description... This full-featured Address Book allows you to exchange contacts with those from Microsoft Outlook. CallerID Monitor features various call announce options per-contact based. You can choose how you want your contact to be announced. Choose between group sound, specific custom sound or computer-generated voice using text-to-speech engine. Many similar programs have call announcement option, but can you SEE who's calling? With CallerID Monitor you can! Just set photo or other picture for particular contact. Next time this contact call's, you'll see his photo. Want to know who called few weeks ago? CallerID Monitor's Call List will log and save all your incoming call information. Program will manage all incoming calls for you, even if you're not around. You can review your calls anytime you want to. Your personal calls history!


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January 2013: We recognize this page is quite out of date and are working to update it.
While we don't (yet) produce our own hardware, we do offer custom configured versions of off-the-shelf devices. We're also often asked "which phone should I get?" or "which carrier should I choose?", so we decided to gather that information here for you.
If you would like more information on our custom configured Guardian devices, please contact us. Otherwise, read on below…
Android Devices We Like
There is certainly no shortage of Android devices out there - some say too many. To combat confusion, we're going to keep this list short and sweet. Our main criteria in compiling the list follows:
- What is the general user experience? How responsive is the user interface?
- What is the general battery life? Are you constantly tethered to an outlet?
- How easy is it to root the device?
- Does the device support external memory? <- important for storing and disposing of sensitive materials
- Lastly, we have to had used a device hands-on for it to make our list - oherwise it makes our wish list below.
Without further ado, here is our Top 3 List for Android handsets and tablets. If you know of any devices that you feel should take a place on the podium, please let us know!
Baseline Handsets******
- Galaxy Nexus for $349 is hard to beat.
Affordable Handsets
- ZTE devices can be ordered directly from China for $100-150 USD and are able to run CyanogenMOD on them
Tablets_ _****
- Nexus 7 is the gold standard for affordable, but powerful.
- Kindle Fires provide good value for price and are easy to root and rom.
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_ Other Root Friendly Devices
The folks over at Unrevoked have a very cool 'Root Friendly' list that provides great detail on a whole range of Android devices: Root Friendly List. You can also review the CyanogenMod Supported Devices page for a good overview of the handsets that best support custom, after-market tweaking.
For step-by-step information on how to root, please check out and contribute to our "Device Rooting Guide" on the Guardian Project Wiki.
Where to Buy
The explosion of Android devices in the market has resulted in a number of secondary electronics markets. Aside from the usual options like eBay and Craigslist, we've found that it's often easy to get our hands on a good-as-new handset from any of the below vendors:


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Behold, the Carlyna collection, an enchanting ensemble of bridesmaid dresses that effortlessly exudes elegance and allure. Each gown is meticulously crafted with unwavering attention to detail, ensuring that every bride-to-be and her cherished attendants radiate confidence and beauty on her special day.
At Carlyna, we believe that every woman deserves to feel like a princess, regardless of her budget. That's why we offer our entire collection with free shipping, ensuring that you can create a cohesive and unforgettable bridal party without breaking the bank. Additionally, our commitment to custom sizing guarantees a perfect fit for every body type, ensuring that each bridesmaid feels comfortable and radiant from the moment she slips into her dress.
Our website showcases an array of breathtaking gowns, from classic one-shoulder designs to ethereal A-line silhouettes. Each dress is adorned with exquisite details, such as intricate beading, delicate lace appliqués, and flowing chiffon. With our vast selection of styles and colors, you're sure to find the perfect dress to complement your wedding theme and match the unique personalities of your beloved bridesmaids.
At Carlyna, we understand that planning a wedding can be overwhelming. That's why we've made it our mission to provide you with exceptional customer service every step of the way. Our team of dedicated professionals is always available to assist you with any questions or requests, ensuring that your bridesmaid dress shopping experience is as seamless and stress-free as possible.
Are one-shoulder bridesmaid dresses formal or casual?
One-shoulder bridesmaid dresses can be either formal or casual, depending on the fabrics and styling.
How do I know which one-shoulder bridesmaid dress to choose?
When selecting a one-shoulder bridesmaid dress, consider the color palette of the wedding, the formality of the event, and the body types of the bridesmaids.
Who pays for bridesmaids dresses?
Most often, bridesmaids are responsible for buying their own dresses for the wedding. However, the bride might want to chip in or cover the cost entirely – it's up to the couple!
What bridesmaid dress fabric options are available at Carlyna?
When it comes to choosing bridesmaid dresses, there are a variety of fabric options to choose from. At Carlyna, we offer a wide selection of fabrics for you to choose from to make sure you find the perfect dress for your bridesmaids.
Our selection of fabric options include chiffon, satin, velvet, beaded and embroidered. Each fabric has a unique look and feel, so you can create the perfect look for your wedding.
- Chiffon is a lightweight and sheer fabric that is perfect for a beach or garden wedding. It is airy and light, which makes it a great choice for a summer wedding.
- Satin is a luxurious fabric that is perfect for a formal or classic wedding. It has a beautiful sheen and is perfect for creating a dramatic look.
- Velvet is a classic fabric that is perfect for a winter or autumn wedding. It is soft and luxurious, and perfect for creating a romantic look.
- Beaded fabric is perfect for adding a bit of sparkle to your bridesmaid dresses. It is perfect for creating a glamorous look for your bridesmaids.
- Embroidered fabric is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your bridesmaid dresses. It can be used to create a unique and beautiful look for your bridesmaids.
At Carlyna, you can find the perfect fabric for your bridesmaid dresses. Whether you're looking for a romantic and classic look or a whimsical and dreamy look, we have a fabric option that will suit your needs. So, come on in and let us help you find the perfect fabric for your bridesmaids!
How do I take measurements for a bridesmaid dress?
So you found the perfect bridesmaid dress, and now it's time for the great debate—what size bridesmaids dress to order. To help you find the best fit, we put together an easy-to-follow guide with tips for how to measure for a bridesmaid dress, so you can easily measure yourself before ordering your dreamy Carlyna style!
Make sure the measuring tape is taut but not tight, so you have room to breathe.
Follow these steps to measure yourself for a bridesmaid dress:
- Bust
Wear the bra you will be wearing with the dress, and pull the tape across the fullest part of the bust. - Waist
Bend to one side to find the crease, that's your natural waist. Pull tape across the narrowest part and keep tape slightly loose to allow for breathing room. - Hips
Stand straight and pull tape across the widest part of the hips and rear. - Hollow to Floor
Stand straight with bare feet together and measure from the center of the collarbone to the floor. - Height (Bare Foot)
Stand straight with bare feet together and measure from the top of the head to the floor.
Chiffon styles - If you are measuring between sizes, we suggest ordering the larger size.
Satin styles - Our Satin styles run small, we encourage ordering the next size up from your measurements.
Are there options for budget-savvy bridesmaids?
Are you looking for bridesmaid dresses on a budget? Look no further! Most of our beautiful bridesmaid dresses are under $100. That's right, you don't have to break the bank to make your bridesmaids look stunning on your special day.
We have a wide variety of styles and colors to choose from when it comes to our under $100 bridesmaid dresses. From classic A-line silhouettes to modern, boho-inspired maxi dresses, we have something for everyone. Our collection of bridesmaid dresses under $100 features a variety of fabrics, from soft chiffon to luxurious satin. And with so many colors to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect shade to match your wedding theme.
Not only are our under $100 bridesmaid dresses stunning, but they are also comfortable and affordable. Your bridesmaids will be able to dance the night away in our comfortable styles without breaking the bank.
At our online store, you can find gorgeous bridesmaid dresses at amazing prices. Shop our collection of under $100 bridesmaid dresses today and make your bridesmaids look their best for your big day.
Does the bride pay for her bridesmaids dresses?
As a bride-to-be, you may be wondering who should be paying for the bridesmaids' dresses. Traditionally, the bridesmaids are responsible for their own dresses, unless the bride has specifically mentioned otherwise.
The cost of the dresses can be a burden, so it's important for a bride to communicate her expectations clearly. If the bride is willing to cover the costs of the bridesmaids' dresses, this should be discussed with the bridesmaids before any decisions are made.
The cost of bridesmaids' dresses can vary greatly, depending on the style, fabric, and design. It's important to consider the budget of each bridesmaid before making any decisions. Once the bride has determined her budget, it's important to communicate the expectations to the bridesmaids and provide as much information as possible.
If the bridesmaids are responsible for purchasing their own dresses, it's important to be flexible and understanding. Some bridesmaids may be able to afford more expensive dresses, while others may have a more limited budget. The bride should be understanding and provide as much guidance as possible to ensure that all bridesmaids are comfortable with their chosen dresses.
Ultimately, it is up to the bride to decide who should pay for the bridesmaids' dresses. If the bride is unable to cover the cost, it's important to be upfront with the bridesmaids and provide them with as much information as possible. This will help ensure that all bridesmaids are happy with their chosen dresses and feel comfortable with their financial responsibility.
Does the maid of honor wear a different dress than the bridesmaids?
The role of the maid of honor is an important and special one, and with that often comes a unique dress. While traditionally the bridesmaids and the maid of honor match in dress color and style, there is no hard and fast rule that says they have to. Ultimately, the decision of what the maid of honor wears is up to the bride and her maid of honor.
If the bride and her maid of honor decide to choose a different dress for the maid of honor, there are several ways they can do it. The maid of honor could wear a dress that is the same color but a different style or with different details. She could also wear a dress that is the same style but a different color. A popular option is for the maid of honor to wear a dress that is a different color, style, and fabric than the bridesmaids. This is a great way to add a little something extra to the bridal party without being too over the top.
The maid of honor could also choose to wear a different accessory, such as a brooch or a special hair piece, to set her apart. This is a subtle way to show her importance without having to change her dress.
The choice of whether or not the maid of honor wears a different dress than the bridesmaids is ultimately up to the bride and her maid of honor. Some brides choose to have all of the bridesmaids and the maid of honor match, while other brides prefer to give the maid of honor a special dress that sets her apart. Either way, it's an important decision that will help make the wedding day extra special.
How do I order color swatches?
Getting color swatches is easy and convenient with Carlyna! Head to our color swatches page to place your order.
When should you pick bridesmaid dresses?
When it comes to planning a wedding, there are so many details that go into it, and choosing bridesmaid dresses is no exception. The bridesmaids' dresses are important because they can set the tone for the wedding, and they are a reflection of the bride's personal style. Picking bridesmaid dresses can be a daunting task, as there are so many different styles and colors to choose from. So, when should you pick bridesmaid dresses?
The best time to start shopping for bridesmaid dresses is about 8 to 12 months before the wedding. This will give you plenty of time to find the perfect dresses and to make any necessary alterations. It's also important to shop early so that you can be sure that the bridesmaids will have enough time to order their dresses and have them shipped in time for the wedding.
When shopping for bridesmaid dresses, it's important to consider the season and the venue of the wedding. If it's a summer wedding, you'll want to choose lightweight fabrics that won't be too hot for the bridesmaids. For winter weddings, you'll want to choose heavier fabrics or dresses with long sleeves. You should also consider the venue of the wedding when choosing the dresses, as some fabrics may be more appropriate for certain venues than others.
When selecting the colors of the bridesmaid dresses, you'll want to consider the color of the flowers, the decorations, and the overall color palette of the wedding. You may also want to consider the color of the bridesmaids' skin tones so that the dresses will look good on everyone.
When it comes to picking bridesmaid dresses, it's important to start the process early and to consider all the details. Shopping for bridesmaid dresses 8 to 12 months before the wedding will ensure that everyone has enough time to order their dresses and that you won't be rushed into making a decision. Additionally, considering the season and the venue of the wedding, as well as the color palette, will help you find the perfect dresses for your bridesmaids.
Can we customize bridesmaid dresses?
Each bridesmaid dress can be customized to size at no extra charge.
Can the dresses be returned or exchanged?
For Standard Size Orders
We will issue a full refund if the dress doesn't fit. The shipping and rush fee will not be refunded however. Regarding free shipping items, extra restocking fee $10 will be charged for each refund item. The freight charges of shipping the dress back will be also borne by you, so please tripe check your measurement and color before placing the order.
For Customized Orders
Customized dresses are made specifically for you and no one else will be able to wear it. So sorry to let you know we are unable to accept returns on custom dress.
How to Return
Please submit a return request via email within 14 days of receiving your order to make sure you are eligible for a return. Returns made after 14 days will not be accepted.
Please supply photos or other evidence that clearly shows the problems, including quality issues, damage during shipping, color/ style/ size errors.
All returned items must be in original condition, unwashed, unaltered, undamaged, clean and with the original tags and packaging. Please note: For more return details, please click HERE


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Police probe whether Autopilot feature was on in Tesla crash
Police are investigating whether a Tesla sedan's semi-autonomous Autopilot feature was engaged when it rear-ended a fire department truck in Utah.
The Tesla Model S crashed into the truck at 60 mph (97 kph) apparently without braking before impact, according to police in South Jordan, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The fire department mechanic truck had been stopped at a red light.
The crash comes as federal safety agencies investigate the performance of Tesla's semi-autonomous driving system.
The Tesla's air bags were activated in the crash, South Jordan police Sgt. Samuel Winkler said. The Tesla's driver suffered a broken right ankle, and the driver of the Unified Fire Authority mechanic truck did not require treatment, Winkler said.
There was no indication the Tesla's driver was under the influence of any substance, and information on what the driver may have told investigators about the circumstances of the crash likely would not be available before Monday, Winkler said by telephone.
There was light rain falling and roads were wet when the crash occurred, police said in a statement.
"Witnesses indicated the Tesla Model S did not brake prior to impact," the statement said.
Tesla's Autopilot system uses cameras, radar and computers to keep speed, change lanes and automatically stop vehicles. The company, which is based in Palo Alto, California, and has a huge battery factory in the Reno, Nevada, area, tells drivers the system requires them to keep their eyes on the road and their hands on the wheel so they can take control to avoid accidents.
"Tesla has not yet received any data from the car and thus does not know the facts of what occurred, including whether Autopilot was engaged," a Tesla spokesperson said in a statement on Sunday.
News of the crash came as a top Tesla official who had been the main technical contact with U.S. safety investigators left the company to join rival Waymo.
Waymo, Google's self-driving car spinoff, confirmed that Matthew Schwall had joined the company.
Schwall had been Tesla's director of field performance engineering, according to his LinkedIn page, which said he served as Tesla's primary technical contact with safety regulatory agencies such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board.
There was no immediate comment from Tesla about Schwall.
Police said they had been in contact with the National Transportation Safety Board about the crash. NTSB spokesman Keith Holloway said he did not know whether the agency would get involved.
The NTSB and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are investigating at least two other crashes involving Tesla vehicles. In March, a Tesla Model X SUV crashed on a California highway, killing the driver, and investigators are looking into the performance of the semi-autonomous driving system in that crash.


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Lauded for its gritty visuals and stellar play, the Arkham games have garnered a huge following in the world of gaming. That tradition is sure to continue with Batman: Arkham Origins, a prequel to Rocksteady's revolutionary first two games in the series. The latest Batman features the intense, single-player experience you'd expect from an Arkham game, but will also include a robust online suite for gamers to compete within.
But Batman isn't the only dark hero making a comeback this week. Adam Jensen, with all his powerful augmentations, slinks back to PS3 in Deus Ex: Human Revolution — Director's Cut. An enhanced version of the already well-loved original, the Director's Cut includes The Missing Link DLC, as well as other improvements.
If those don't strike your fancy and you'd rather catch up on some fan favorites, check out the two different 2K compilations — Essentials and Power Pack — which both feature a strong lineup of well-loved games.
For a complete list of games launching this week, read on, and enjoy the Drop!
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Fijian oil industry workers strike for higher wages and benefits, 1959
In the 1950s, many young Fijians moved from far-flung island villages to Suva, the largest city of this small British colony. In Suva, they found a stagnant economy that was unable to provide work for the influx of residents. For those lucky enough to find employment, the de facto minimum wage was less than the cost of living. The British colonial government was not concerned about labor unrest, however—racial barriers had always served to dampen dissent. Fiji was populated at this time by a mix of local Fijians, Europeans, and laborers from India and elsewhere in As


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The Ink Spots
We would like to welcome you to The Ink Spots Museum website featuring Huey Long. Long was the last living member of the historic vocal group which, beginning in the 1930s, helped build a foundation for the future of rhythm and blues.
Even today, decades after The Ink Spots reached their pinnacle, you can find their music and influences in popular culture. Whether it is a Martin Scorsese film, an episode of the Simpsons, the opening to a Megadeth song or the theme to a videogame, the music of The Ink Spots has long survived any of the band members.
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This must be the place
The train came to a halt. Looking out the foggy window, a cold, snowy landscape awaited me.
"The current temperature is 10 below zero. Make sure you all bundle up. It's like Siberia out there," the conductor said over the loudspeaker.
I arrived at the station in Albany, N.Y. Finally heading home — almost. After a drive from Waynesville to Charlotte, it was a plane flight from there to New York City, a train to Albany, and finally another car ride with my parents for a few hours north to Plattsburgh.
During the Jan. 2 blizzard, the vehicle motored through the ancient Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York. Dropping my bags on the floor of my parent's home, it was surreal to be back. The fireplace was roaring, my old dog lying next to it. The house smelled the same, looked the same, and felt the same.
But, I wasn't the same.
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For the last decade, I'm been a wanderer. Growing up on the Canadian border, I took off for college in Connecticut, lived in Ireland, headed for Idaho after graduation, then around the country pursuing my dream of becoming a writer. And for the last year and half, I've called Western North Carolina home.
And being so far below the Mason-Dixon Line, I rarely, if ever, get home. When I do, the people, places and things I adore from my youth seem to always age more, as expected. Bars and restaurants I used to frequent are gone — usually replaced by new and "exciting" establishments filled with faces I don't remember or recognize.
Old friends whose weddings I attended years ago are going through divorces, parenthood, financial troubles or health issues. Their voices over the phone or in person sound downtrodden. They speak of dreams lost and names either forgotten or six feet under. Plenty are doing well, though, with blossoming careers and goals they still grasp for. It's a hefty mix of folks, many of which I miss dearly.
That first night back home, I cruised around in my father's truck, alone with just my thoughts. The roads were silent, frozen underneath the roaming tires. Bob Seger's "Against The Wind" floated out of the stereo. It was an eerily poignant melody, one that immediately slowed down the gas pedal, provoking deep reflection of where I am in my life and where to from here.
I think we all go through these motions upon returning home, wherever that may be. You find yourself amid a physical and emotional reality you remember being part of, but can't seem to pinpoint anymore what it felt like to actually be there. You pick up picture frames and see yourself, a kid with all the time in the world — all of that wonder and unknown future of middle school, high school, college and adulthood. That unknown future has now become the past, with even more questions arising than were asked in the beginning. It's truly a bittersweet sentiment.
My reality nowadays revolves around Southern Appalachia. The friends I've made and people I write about have filled my existence with curious and positive energy. I came here for a reason, which was to bring stories to life. It is a passion of mine that only burns hotter and stronger with each passing year. Being outside of that bubble of humanity, back home, I can really make sense of why I'm here in Western North Carolina, why I continue to work and play in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
But, what does remain is my sentimentality for my hometown in the North Country. I think between my Irish background, being a writer, and just a hopeless romantic at heart, I will always hold tight to my time up there. Maybe someday, I'll make my triumphant return there. Maybe I'll even replant roots in the native soils of my youth. Maybe.
They say you can never go home again, that things are different when you return. But the memories remain. They always do, with new ones ready to found around the corner or around the world. The sun will rise tomorrow, only to once again fall behind the western horizon. It is the way things are, and always have been.
And I wouldn't change it for the world.
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3: The WNC Civil War round table meets Jan. 13 at the Jackson Country Criminal Justice Center in Sylva.
4: "Pickin' in the Armory" will be Jan. 17 at the Canton Armory.
5: Poet Keith Flynn reads his work Jan. 16 at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva.


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