Sentences with phrase «scope of the patent application»

Not exact matches

The existence of prior art might not exclude you from patenting your invention, but it may narrow the scope of what parts or applications of your invention you can patent.

For U.S. patent applicants it is important to remember that broader protection may be available outside of the U.S. and it is wise to include claims of varying scope in your patent applications.

The application also includes one or more claims that define what a patent covers or the «scope of protection».