patentability

[/ˌpeɪtəntəˈbɪləti/]
nounfemininepl: patentabilidades
patenteabilidade
1. The quality or state of being capable of being patented; the condition of meeting all legal requirements for patent protection
The patentability of the invention depends on whether it meets the criteria of novelty, non-obviousness, and utility.
A patenteabilidade da invenção depende de atender aos critérios de novidade, não-obviidade e utilidade.
2. The legal eligibility of an invention to receive patent protection under intellectual property law
Lawyers often question the patentability of software algorithms in certain jurisdictions.
Os advogados frequentemente questionam a patenteabilidade de algoritmos de software em certas jurisdições.
3. The assessment process determining whether an invention qualifies for patent protection
The patent office conducted a thorough patentability search before approving the application.
O escritório de patentes conduziu uma busca abrangente de patenteabilidade antes de aprovar o pedido.
This is a technical term primarily used in legal and intellectual property contexts. In Brazil, the term is essential in patent offices (INPI - Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial) and in law firms specializing in intellectual property. The concept is crucial for inventors, entrepreneurs, and technology companies seeking protection for their innovations. Understanding patentability requirements is fundamental to the innovation ecosystem in both Brazil and the United States.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
patent eligibilitypatentable characterpatentability status
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-patentabilityunpatentabilitypatent ineligibility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
patenteabilidade
Standard term used in intellectual property law and patent offices
São Paulo
patenteabilidade
Commonly used in major commercial and patent law practices
Portugal
patenteabilidade
Used in Portuguese patent law; may also see 'aptidão para patenteação'
United States
patentability
Extensively used in USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) documentation

Related Words

patentpatentableintellectual propertynoveltynon-obviousnessutilitypatent claimprior art

Related Idioms & Phrases

to challenge the patentability of an invention
patentability search
patentability opinion
patentability assessment
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