European and American Inventive Claims. Aspects of Structure and Implications

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https://doi.org/10.20535/2521-1943.2026.10.1(108).352334

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invention claims, claim structure, invention, patent

Abstract

Against the backdrop of globalisation in the global innovation sphere, in particular the growing share of foreign funding of scientific research in most countries, there is a need to consider the possibility of patenting one’s own research in other countries.
The most common object of intellectual property rights created as a result of scientific and technical research is an invention or a utility model, the technical essence and scope of rights of which are defined by the claims of the invention (utility model).
The purpose of this article is to analyse invention claims under the legislation of Ukraine, the United States, and the European Patent Convention, as well as to identify the specific features of such claims. The article examines common and distinctive aspects of claim structure, the advantages and disadvantages of using multi-part (multi-claim) formulations, and provides relevant recommendations for applicants. The information from this research may be useful for applicants who file applications in Ukraine and intend to subsequently obtain legal protection beyond the borders of our state.

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2026-04-15

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A. Kodynets, A. Romashko, V. Petrenko, M. Danylchenko, and O. Yurchishin, “European and American Inventive Claims. Aspects of Structure and Implications”, Mech. Adv. Technol., vol. 10, no. 1(108), pp. 123–128, Apr. 2026.

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