Claim Interpretation
/ˈkleɪm ɪnˌtɜːrpɹəˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of determining the meaning and scope of claims in a patent to establish the extent of the patentee's rights.
The court's claim interpretation was decisive in determining patent infringement.
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- claim interpretation
- claim interpretations
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Commentary
Claim interpretation is critical in patent law, often guided by intrinsic evidence like the patent specification and prosecution history, as well as extrinsic evidence.
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