Patent claims define the boundaries of patent protection, preventing unauthorized use or distribution of an invention. A well-crafted claim must be clear, complete, and supported by descriptions, and it typically consists of an introductory phrase, body, and linking word. Prior art refers to existing knowledge that can impact the patent application's validity, determined through keyword and field searches.

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2. What are Patent Claims?
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
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3. Desired Characteristics of a Patent
Claim
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.
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4. Structure of a Claim
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
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5. What is Prior ART?
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
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6. Features of a Well Drafted Patent
Claims
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
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