探析方法特征表征产品权利要求保护范围的界定——兼论其新颖性和创造性的审查

Analysis on the Definition of the Scope of Protection of Product Claims Characterized by Method Characteristics——On the Examination of Its Novelty and Creativity

在方法权利要求具备新颖性和创造性的前提下,方法特征表征产品权利要求保护范围的准确界定将影响产品权利要求新颖性和创造性的判断。本研究结合《指南》中的相关规定以及相关典型案例,梳理方法表征产品权利要求保护范围的界定、新颖性和创造性审查的关键环节,以厘清方法特征表征产品权利要求新颖性和创造性的审查思路,为方法特征表征产品权利要求的审查提供参考。

On the premise that the method claims are novel and inventive, the accurate definition of the protection scope of the product claims that characterize the method features will affect the judgment of the novelty and inventive step of the product claims. Combining the relevant provisions in the Guidelines and relevant typical cases, this paper sorts out the key links in the definition of the protection scope、the examination of novelty and inventive step of product claims defined by method Characterization, so as to clarify the examination ideas for novelty and inventivity of product claims,in the hope of providing a reference in judging the novelty and inventivity of product clamins defined by method charactirization..