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Patent claims are the parts of the patents which set the boundaries of patent protection. http://goo.gl/qAfq3x
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Patent claims are the parts of the patents which set the boundaries of patent protection. They set a protective boundary to your patent which protects from infringement. • They offer territorial rights to the owner so that others cannot make, sell, use or import the subject matter of the patent. Novelty is important for an invention to be patented • Features • Term is 20 years from filing of application • It is an examination and not a registration process • Most expensive IP right to obtain • Subject matter of the invention defines whether it can be patented • Ownership is natural, arising from production What are Patent Claims? Address: 53/6, Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi Email: fastclearingandforwarding@gmail.com Ph No.: 9871135752
Clear: Claim should not have ambiguity and make an objective observation and not a subjective observation Complete: Claim should be exhaustive and include all features of the invention. Supported: The claims should be accompanied with descriptions of the invention which form a part of the claims. Any terms included in the claim should be a part of the description. Desired Characteristics of a Patent Claim Address: 53/6, Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi Email: fastclearingandforwarding@gmail.com Ph No.: 9871135752
A claim is a sentence which includes three parts namely: • The introductory phrase • Body • And the link which connects the two • Introductory phase: It generally starts with I/ we claim • Body: The body gives the specific description related to the invention which is being protected • Linking word: The linking word assesses the scope of the claim Structure of a Claim Address: 53/6, Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi Email: fastclearingandforwarding@gmail.com Ph No.: 9871135752
Prior art is the technical and the scientific knowledge that is in existence even before the effective date of patent application. Prior art search is an organized review of public documents. Examples of prior art are patents, technical publications, conference paper, brochures etc. • Prior Art search is done through: • Key word search- Key word search begins by defining all possible words that can describe one’s invention • Field search- The results obtained through key word search are refined through the field search. Results are narrowed down through field search What is Prior ART? Address: 53/6, Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi Email: fastclearingandforwarding@gmail.com Ph No.: 9871135752
Language: One should have a good command over language to draft effective patent claims. Words should be carefully measured and comprehensive in their meaning Infringement can be easily proved: Even before a court case is filed, infringement can be easily established Features of a Well Drafted Patent Claims Address: 53/6, Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi Email: fastclearingandforwarding@gmail.com Ph No.: 9871135752