patentable character
[pəˈtɛntəbəl ˈkærɪktər]
nounpl: patentable characters
caráter patenteável
1. The quality or characteristic of an invention that makes it eligible for patent protection; the degree to which an invention meets the legal requirements for patentability
The patentable character of the invention was questioned because it lacked novelty compared to existing technologies.
O caráter patenteável da invenção foi questionado porque lhe faltava novidade em comparação com tecnologias existentes.
2. In patent law, the essential features or attributes that determine whether an invention is worthy of and capable of receiving patent protection
The examiner assessed the patentable character of the device by evaluating its inventive step and non-obviousness.
O examinador avaliou o caráter patenteável do dispositivo verificando seu passo inventivo e não-obviedade.
This is a specialized legal and technical term primarily used in intellectual property law, patent examination, and technology industries. In Brazil, the term is governed by the Law of Intellectual Property (Lei da Propriedade Industrial - Lei 9.279/96) and enforced by the INPI. In the USA, patentability requirements are defined under 35 U.S.C. § 101-103. The term reflects the formal framework both countries use to determine whether inventions deserve patent protection.
Related Idioms & Phrases
meets the patentable character threshold
lacks patentable character
determine the patentable character of an invention
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