applicationclaim
An application claim is a statement made within a patent application that defines the scope of the protection sought by the inventor. These claims are crucial as they determine what inventions are covered by the patent once it is granted. They are written in precise legal language and are typically numbered.
There are two main types of claims: independent and dependent. Independent claims stand alone and define the
The process of drafting claims is a critical part of patent prosecution. Attorneys carefully craft claims to
If a patent is granted, the claims become the legally enforceable boundaries of the inventor's rights. Anyone