u Novelty – Must not have been known or used by someone.
u Utility – Invention must have some useful purpose.
u Non Obviousness – Difference between the subject and prior art should be substantial.
u Nonobvious to a person having ordinary skill in the area of technology related to the invention.
u Obvious Stuff - Long Felt, unresolved issues, failure of others.
Patent: 1 a : open to public inspection (Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary)
Synonyms: COPYRIGHT, licence, legal protection, right, performing right, permit, privilege, charter, franchise, registered trademark. (The NEW OXFORD Thesaurus of ENGLISH)
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