Defines in words the boundaries of the invention so that the public will know what the invention is and can avoid infringing it.
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http://www.lectlaw.com/def2/p013.htm
The portion of a patent that establishes the legal boundaries of the invention -- that is, the exclusive rights of the owner. Patent claims are written in a formal style and precise terminology, and they serve as the basis for any determination of patent infringement. During the application process, patent claims are often the subject of intense ne...
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http://www.nolo.com/dictionary/patent-claim-term.html
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