Therefore, the aim is to cover not just the embodiments that the inventor(s) envision, but all current and future commercial embodiments.

This requires drafting applications and writing the claims to maximize the scope of protection. 

In some jurisdictions, functional language may be advantageous and provide the best protection whereas, in other jurisdictions, functional language may pose significant risks and structural language is preferred.

This session will explore the best practices in key jurisdictions to achieve this goal and claim forms that can be considered.