1. Definition of invention
An invention is a technical solution in the form of a product or process that solves a determined problem by applying laws of nature.
An invention is protected by a Patent for Invention or a Patent for Utility Solution.
2. Requirements for an invention
An invention is protected by a Patent for Invention if it meets the following conditions:
– Absolute novelty
– Inventive step, and
– Industrial applicability.
An invention is protected by a Patent for Utility Solution if it is not common knowledge and meets the following conditions:
– Absolute novelty
– Industrial applicability.
3. The following subject-matters shall be excluded from patent protection
– Discoveries, scientific theories, mathematical methods;
– Schemes, plans, rules and methods for performing mental acts, training domestic animals, playing games, doing business, computer programs;
– Presentations of information;
– Solutions of aesthetical characteristics only;
– Plant varieties, animal breeds;
– Processes for producing plant or animal which are principally in the nature of biology and other than microbiological processes; and
– Methods of treatment, diagnosis and prevention of diseases for human and animal.
