Markman Hearing
/ˈmɑːrk.mən ˈhɪərɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A pretrial hearing in a patent infringement case during which a judge determines the meaning of relevant patent claim terms.
The court held a Markman hearing to clarify the patent claims before proceeding to trial.
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Commentary
The Markman hearing is critical for defining patent scope and often shapes the outcome of patent infringement lawsuits.
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