stake (a) claim (to something)
idiomPart ofstake
stake (a) claim (to something) — idiom
1. to publicly state that something belongs to you or that you have a right to own
1.idiom
Definition
to publicly state that something belongs to you or that you have a right to own or use it
Example
The young artist staked her claim to the corner desk by putting her brushes there.
Several technology companies have staked a claim to the new invention by filing patents.