### Question
How does the law define claimed invention?


### Answer
Under *35 U.S.C. § 100*, **claimed invention** is defined as:

> the subject matter defined by a claim in a patent or an application for a patent

#### Citation:
  - *35 U.S.C. § 100*
  - Heading: **PART II-PATENTABILITY OF INVENTIONS AND GRANT OF PATENTS > CHAPTER 10-PATENTABILITY OF INVENTIONS**

