obvious modification
[/əˈbviːəs ˌmɑːdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: obvious modifications
modificação óbvia
1. A change or alteration to something that is clearly apparent, evident, or easily recognizable without requiring deep analysis or explanation
The obvious modification to the software was the addition of a new menu button.
A modificação óbvia do software foi a adição de um novo botão de menu.
2. In legal and patent contexts, a change that would be apparent or apparent to someone skilled in the art
The court ruled that the design change was an obvious modification and therefore not patentable.
O tribunal decidiu que a mudança de design era uma modificação óbvia e, portanto, não patenteável.
The term 'obvious modification' is particularly significant in intellectual property law in both the United States and Brazil. In patent litigation, determining whether a modification is 'obvious' is crucial in deciding patentability. Brazilian patent law (INPI) and American patent law (USPTO) both use the concept of 'obviousness' as a key criterion for patentability, making this phrase essential in legal and engineering contexts.
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