Patentability
/ˌpætənˈtæbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of an invention being eligible to be protected by a patent.
The patentability of the new device was confirmed by the patent office.
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Commentary
Patentability requires novelty, non-obviousness, and industrial applicability according to most jurisdictions.
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