Tag: section 102

Patentable? What makes an invention novel and nonobvious?

What is patentable? To be patentable, an invention must be both eligible and unique. Subject matter eligibility relates to the nature of the invention while…

How to Win a Patent Rejection Argument

Will you need to argue to get your utility patent application allowed? Nine out of ten utility patent applications will get rejected at least once.…

How to Respond to a Patent Rejection

Has your utility patent application been rejected? If your utility patent application has been rejected, welcome to the club. Approximately 90% of utility patent applications…

Novel Invention: How to Respond to a Section 102 Novelty Patent Rejection

What is a novel invention? Patent novelty refers to the uniqueness of an invention. To be patentable, an invention must be both novel and nonobvious. An…

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