What do the B, P, W, and C grades mean?
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“B marks a claim that blocks an element outright; P marks partial overlap; W marks something to watch, such as pending claims or ambiguous scope; C marks cleared. Overriding any grade requires a recorded reason, so the file shows not just the conclusion but the judgment behind it.”
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