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November 3, 2025

Seed IP partner Jeffrey Danley authors "Means-Plus-Function Terms In Software Claims May Be Risky" article, as published by IP Law360®

Seed IP partner Jeffrey E. Danley recently authored, "Means-Plus-Function Terms In Software Claims May Be Risky", which addresses risk concerns when it comes to "means-plus-function" or MPF terms in software claims. The article was originally published by IP Law360® on October 3, 2025.

Read the full article as published by here:

"Means-Plus-Function Terms In Software Claims May Be Risky"

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About Jeffrey Danley

Jeff focuses his practice on IP enforcement, defense, and litigation matters across all industry groups. In 1999, he received a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering with Highest Honors from Georgia Institute of Technology, where he focused his studies on communication networks and signal processing. Jeff received an M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley in 2001, where he focused his studies and research on communication networks. He was awarded his J.D. from the University of California - Berkeley School of Law in 2005.

Jeff is admitted to the state bars of California and Washington, and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He is a member of the Washington State Patent Law Association (WSPLA).

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