Patent claim construction - Kahrl, Robert C. (New York : Aspen Law & Business, 2001)
The goals of claim construction -- The historical basis for claim construction -- Claim construction as a matter of law -- The hierarchy of sources : intrinsic evidence--claims -- Intrinsic evidence : the specification -- Intrinsic evidence : the prosecution history -- The hierarchy of sources : extrinsic evidence -- Means plus function clauses -- The doctrine of equivalents -- Fair notice -- Statutory construction and claim construction -- District court claim construction proceedings -- De novo review by federal circuit on appeal -- Finality -- Remand of cases to district courts.
Includes index
Keywords: Patent practice -- United States; Legal composition