Novelty Criterion

The Novelty Criterion refers to the requirement that something must be new, original, or different to be considered valuable or relevant in fields like research and innovation. In general knowledge, this means any idea, invention, or piece of information must not have been previously known or published. For instance, if a scientist wants to patent a new invention, they need to demonstrate that it has not been seen or used before. Essentially, the Novelty Criterion ensures that contributions to knowledge are fresh and add to what is already known.