The use of patents can be used for both offensive or defensive purposes. Offensive patent: The purpose of applying for a patent is to proactively attack and accuse others of patent infringement.
Defensive patent: The purpose of applying for a patent is not to proactively attack, but to protect oneself and prepare for counterattacks through patent protection. The patent specification is the foundation of a patent and the legal document of the owner’s exclusive rights. The claims are its core, used to define the scope of protection of the patent rights being sought. In other words, whether the patent is used for offense or defense, the patent specification and the claims serve as the basis. Therefore, the writing, planning, and layout of the patent specification and claims all require professional knowledge and strategic thinking.