1. A creative and original solution to a problem or technical challenge, typically used in patent law and innovation contexts
The patent office recognized the inventive solution as novel and non-obvious.
O escritório de patentes reconheceu a solução inventiva como nova e não-óbvia.
2. An innovative approach or method that demonstrates ingenuity and originality in solving a specific problem
The engineer proposed an inventive solution to reduce energy consumption.
O engenheiro propôs uma solução inventiva para reduzir o consumo de energia.