Goat Animal Totem Symbolism. Goats are one of the most adaptable and pragmatic creatures on the planet, but they are often overlooked and thought of as mere grass-chompers and milk providers in modern time.
statement of claim. noun. 1. (law) (in England) the first pleading made by the claimant in a civil court action showing the facts upon which he or she relies in support of the claim and the relief asked for. Discover our greatest slideshows.
The independent claim stands by itself while a dependent claim always refers back and incorporates the language of another independent or dependent claim (see 35 U.S.C. Sec.112(3) and (4)). Below is an example of an independent and dependent claim for a golf club and bag security system (Pat. No. 5,973,596).