Inventiokäsitteestä

Inventiokäsitteestä, or the concept of invention, refers to the creation of a new and inventive technical solution to a technical problem. This is a core requirement for obtaining a patent. The invention must not be obvious to a person skilled in the relevant technical field at the time of filing the patent application. This means that the invention should represent a significant leap forward or a non-trivial development, rather than a mere obvious modification of existing technology. Determining inventiveness involves comparing the claimed invention to the prior art, which encompasses all publicly available information before the filing date. If the prior art already suggests or makes obvious the invention, then it lacks the necessary inventive step. This concept is crucial in patent law to ensure that patents are granted for genuine innovations and not for trivial or predictable advancements. The specific criteria for assessing inventiveness can vary slightly between different jurisdictions, but the underlying principle of non-obviousness remains a universal cornerstone of patentability.