patent claims

Patent claims are the specific legal statements in a patent document that define the boundaries of an invention's protection. They outline exactly what the inventor claims as their own innovative idea, detailing the essential features that distinguish it from existing products or ideas. Think of claims as the "who, what, where" of the invention’s rights. They determine what others can and cannot do without permission. Clear claims are crucial because they set the scope of the patent, ensuring the inventor’s rights are protected against infringement while allowing for innovation development.