2024年10月05日
請求項を複数記載する理由と特許調査【リライト版】
なぜでしょうか？
特許の書類：特許請求の範囲（実用新案登録請求の範囲）
主な理由の一つは、広い内容から狭い内容までいくつか記載しておく
→どの部分で特許になるか（有効な権利になるか）がわかることです。
✔請求項１、２は特許にならないが、請求項３～ｎは特許になる
どの程度限定すれば特許になるかがわかりやすくなります。
＜下に続く＞
特許の可能性を上げることにはあまり役立たないかも知れません。
・用途（・・・用の・・・）
✔効果が追加されるような限定事項を請求項に記載するとよいでしょう
（この点は説明したらキリがないので、別記事にします）
こうした点は、弁理士（特許事務所）に相談されるとよいでしょう。
審査官による審査結果がどうなるか？
どのような先行特許が見つかって、どのような審査結果が出るか？
それがわからないので「すべり止め」を作っておくようなものです。
受験校選びが効率的で、むやみに「すべり止め」を受けずに済みます。
特許で言えば、特許調査を行うことで、
✔さらに改良を重ねてから特許出願を行うこともできます
特許出願は、受験と違って、やり直しはきかないのです。
出願を急ぐ場合や、権利取得の目的などによります。
弊所では、ていねいにご説明し、納得頂いた上で手続きを進めます。
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＜機械翻訳＞
Reasons for listing multiple claims and patent research [Rewritten version]
(Q) It seems that multiple claims are often listed in patent documents.
Why is that?
Patent documents: Scope of claims (Scope of utility model registration claims)
(A) There are various reasons.
One of the main reasons is to list several claims, from broad to narrow
→ It is clear which parts will be patented (will become valid rights).
<Supplementary information>
Below is an explanation of patents. It is almost the same for utility models.
[Claim 1] Broad content with few limitations. Minimum content to solve the problem
:
[Claim n] Narrow content with many limitations. More effective content.
■Relationship with examination results
For example, the examination results may be as follows.
✔Claim 1 and 2 will not be patented, but claims 3 to n will be patented
You can create claims from broad to narrow.
It is easier to understand how limited you need to be to obtain a patent.
You can obtain a patent by responding to the examination results once.
The same can be thought of in the case of utility models.
The utility model technical evaluation report will tell you which claims are valid as rights.
<Continued below>
3 more supplementary points
■3 more supplementary points
■(1) It is not enough to simply make a lot of claims
It is not enough to simply make a lot of claims for the above reasons.
(There are other reasons for making claims, so it cannot be said in general)
Generally, if a certain limitation is made, the content (scope) of the invention will be narrowed.
It is meaningless unless the limitation increases the possibility of patenting.
For example, suppose the following items are described in the claim.
It may not be very useful in increasing the possibility of patenting.
・Use (... for...)
・Effect (has the effect of...)
・Design items that are too specific (e.g. position, numerical value, etc.)
One point is that
✔It is a good idea to describe limitations that add effects in the claim
■(2) Even if you limit the content of an invention infinitely, it does not necessarily result in a patent
Even if you limit the content of an invention infinitely, it does not necessarily result in a patent.
(This point is endless, so I will write a separate article about it.)
What kind of limitations are necessary? What kind of limitations are effective?
You should consult with a patent attorney (patent office) about these points.
■(3) Patent Search
This is related to (2) above, but this is the most important point in this article.
Creating a large number of claims means, so to speak, "waiting for the results."
What will the examiner's examination results be?
What prior patents will be found, and what will the examination results be?
Since you don't know what that will be, it's like creating a "safety net."
What if you knew in advance what prior patents there are?
By conducting a patent search, you can create efficient claims.
In the example of exams, this corresponds to taking a mock exam.
You can efficiently choose the school you want to take the exam at, and you don't have to take a "safety net" unnecessarily.
Also, if the mock exam results show that the exam is difficult, you can take other measures.
In the case of patents, by conducting a patent search,
✔You can make the document more likely to be patented
✔You can make further improvements before filing a patent application
✔You can turn your idea into know-how (keep it secret)
Unlike exams, you cannot redo a patent application.
■What did you think?
There are cases where the patent search described in (3) is not conducted.
It depends on the purpose of obtaining rights, such as when you need to hurry up with the application.
✔What kind of patent strategy should you create depending on your purpose?
At our office, we will explain things carefully and proceed with the procedure only after you are satisfied.
We believe that there are benefits for both you and our office (and the examiner).
