Claim Construction

Claim construction is the legal process used to determine the meaning of terms and phrases in a patent's claims, which define the scope of the invention's protection. It involves analyzing the language of the claims and considering factors like the patent's specifications, prior art, and the understanding of experts in the field. The outcome influences whether a competitor's product infringes on the patent and helps resolve disputes in patent litigation. Essentially, it's about interpreting the invention's boundaries as defined by the patent documents.