Shading
/ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A technique in patent law drawings to indicate a surface finish or contour, aiding in the interpretation of the invention's shape or form.
The patent application included detailed shading to clarify the curvature of the device.
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- shadings
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Commentary
In legal patents, shading helps define the visual aspects of an invention, but it holds no substantive legal effect beyond aiding clarity.
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