patent-editor v2.3.0

The best tool to create and edit patent claims for Patent Attorneys.

Extended Checks:

Omnibus claims are not statutory. \b(substantially as shown and described|any and all features)\b/gi

Claim should not start with a number. ^\d+

Check if recitation of a Markush Group is intentional. group\sconsist\w\s*of

Excluding terms may limit the claim scope aside from|barring|excluding|besides|except\w|exclu\w|other than

Superlative terms could make the claim indefinite. the best|the most

Comparative terms may render the claim broader or indefinite. fewer|lesser

Whereby, wherein, and adopted phrases might be non-limiting. whereby|wherein|adopted to|adopted for

Claims should not reference figures. figure|fig|fig.)\s*\d+

Expression may render the limitation indefinite. use of|for using

Method claims should not have means language in them. (method).*(means)

Functional limitations might be given too little or too much weight. for\s+\w*ing|configured\s+to|configured\s+for|adopted\s+to|adopted\s+for|so\s+that|having\s+a\s+tendency\s+to|such\s+that

This rule checks whether the last limitation is preceeded with an and. ; and^;*.

Avoid surplusage in claim language, as it may render the claim language indefinite. better|improved|enchanced|superior|superb| ameliorated

Use of vague and relative terms can render claim invalid. substantial\w|sufficient|small\samount|proximate|closely|surprising|unexpected|conventional|standard|normal|typical|effective amount|substantial|similar|comparable|like|type|about|such as|normally|for example

Phrases may limit claim scope. consist\w*|critical|key|special|preferred|crucial|indespensable|unique|important|peculiar|preferred|preferrable|forever|everlastingly|eternally|evermore|perpetually|ceaselessly|without end|necessary|essential|needed|required|compulsory|obligatory|indispensable|crucial|vital|de rigueur|requisite|obligatory|compulsory|mandatory|vital|wanted|desirable|desired|vital|indispensable|important|critical|all|every one|each and every one|every|every one of|every single one|every part of|the entire|the complete|whole|altogether|completely|entirely|each|every|both|each one|both|only|no more than|lone|single|solitary|without|with no|devoid of|lacking|exclusive of|not including|always|for all time|for eternity|until the end of time|for ever and a day|at all times|all the time|constantly|continuously|permanently|continually|each time|every time|must|have to|have got to|be obliged to|ought to|should|required|necessity|obligation|duty|essential|requirement|requisite|never|by no means|on no account|not at all|in no way|should|be supposed to|ought to|must

Contrasting phrases may limit the claim scope. in contrast|conversely|instead|on the other hand|on the contrary|rather|however|nevertheless

Words, such as invention or embodiment, may limit the claim scope. invention|embodiment|principal aspect