invention test

An invention test is a legal criterion used to determine whether a new idea or invention is sufficiently original and inventive to qualify for patent protection. It assesses if the invention involves an inventive step that isn’t obvious to someone skilled in the relevant field. Essentially, it ensures that the invention offers genuine novelty and isn’t a simple or logical development of existing ideas. This test helps patent offices decide if the invention deserves exclusive rights, encouraging innovation by rewarding truly novel contributions.