Patent Claim
/ˈpætənt kleɪm/
Definitions
- (n.) A specific legal statement within a patent document that defines the scope of the inventor's exclusive rights to an invention.
The patent claim precisely delineates what aspects of the invention are protected by law.
Forms
- patent claims
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Commentary
Patent claims must be drafted with clarity and precision to ensure enforceability and to clearly define the boundary of legal protection.
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