patentfähig

Patentfähig refers to the legal requirement that an invention must meet to be granted a patent. In most jurisdictions, this involves several key criteria. The invention must be new, meaning it has not been previously disclosed to the public. It must also involve an inventive step or be non-obvious to a person skilled in the relevant technical field. Furthermore, the invention must be capable of industrial application, meaning it can be made or used in some kind of industry. Finally, the invention must be sufficiently disclosed in the patent application so that a person skilled in the art can carry it out. Certain subject matter, such as scientific theories, mathematical methods, or purely aesthetic creations, are typically excluded from patentability. The specific details and interpretation of these criteria can vary by country and are often subject to examination by patent offices.