2022 (Ne) 10107 [… Electrical Probe Unit] <Honda>

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First published on this website: 2026-11-01

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Originally published on Ameblo: 2024-07-29 (Japan time). Full English translation.

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2022 (Ne) 10107 [… Electrical Probe Unit] <Honda>

The patentee argued that “sliding” does not mean moving while remaining in contact without separation for even an instant. The court rejected this, holding that, in light of the significance of the invention, continuous contact with one of the pair of plungers is necessary to permit electrical conduction.

⇒ Claim limitation not satisfied

https://www.ip.courts.go.jp/app/files/hanrei_jp/119/092119_hanrei.pdf

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