Claim Construction Hearing
/ˈkleɪm kənˌstrʌkʃən ˈhɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A pretrial proceeding in a patent infringement lawsuit where the court interprets the patent claims' meaning and scope.
The judge scheduled a claim construction hearing to clarify the disputed patent terms.
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- claim construction hearing
- claim construction hearings
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Commentary
Often called a Markman hearing, this proceeding is crucial for defining claim scope before infringement and validity issues are decided.
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