Allowable Claims

Allowable claims refer to specific statements or assertions within a patent application that define the scope of protection sought by the inventor. These claims outline what the invention does and what makes it unique compared to existing products or ideas. For a claim to be "allowable," it must meet legal criteria, such as being novel, non-obvious, and useful. In essence, allowable claims detail the boundaries of an invention's patent rights, helping to prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention without permission. They are crucial for determining the protection a patent provides.