To be qualified for patent protection, your product must:
- Subject to patent protection;
- As an invention;
- New;
- Creative;
- Industrially applicable
A patent is given for an innovation. So, what is an invention? In many nations, a “invention” is defined as a solution to a technical problem. The problem can be old or new, but the solution must be new to qualify as an invention. Finding something that already exists in nature and calling it an invention will not result in an invention. Invention requires human interaction. As a result, a substance derived from a natural plant can be considered an invention. An invention does not have to be challenging or high-tech. Even a paper clip or toothpick might be considered an invention if it solves a current technical problem.
Though some inventions are the result of a long research and development (R&D) process or a huge investment, simple but quality patents may be found in many areas of daily life.
In general, an invention must fully meet the following standards to be granted a patent. It must be one of the patentable subjects. It must be new, which means that it contains a new feature that is not yet known in its technical sector. The “technical condition” refers to this collection of knowledge. The creation must include an innovative step, which means that it cannot be easily created by someone with only a basic understanding of this sector. Finally, it must be applicable to industry.
