Stating that an embodiment of an invention is “preferred” implies that the inventor has contemplated variations, but thinks this version is best. The usefulness of broadening claims with these terms is illustrated in the case of Verderi, LLC v.

What does embodiment mean?

The Oxford Dictionary defines an embodiment as “the representation or expression of something in a tangible or visible form.” On a patent application, an embodiment is a detailed description of how an invention can be made or used.

What does embodiment mean in patent law?

Patent embodiment is defined as the description of the production, use, practice, or expression of an invention in the patent application.