3.2. Patentable Inventions

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the three main criteria for patentability?

   Hint

   Remember the acronym NUU.

2. 2.

   What is the duration of a patent in India?

   Hint

   Think about how long the protection lasts.

3. 3.

   What is a requirement for an invention to be patentable?

   • Must be a new idea
   • Must be expensive
   • Must be popular

   Hint

   Think about what differentiates new inventions.

4. 4.

   True or False: A scientific theory can be patented.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what constitutes a practical application.

5. 5.

   An inventor creates a new type of solar panel that includes a novel cooling mechanism. Discuss whether this invention meets the patentability criteria and justify your reasoning.

   Hint

   Evaluate based on Novelty, Non-obviousness, Utility.

6. 6.

   A company produces a well-known software tool where a developer adds a new feature that simplifies user interaction. Will this modification qualify for a new patent? Elaborate.

   Hint

   Consider what constitutes an inventive step.