Patent Eligibility Guidelines

Patent Eligibility Guidelines determine what inventions can be patented. Generally, to be eligible, an invention must be new, useful, and non-obvious. The guidelines also clarify that abstract ideas, laws of nature, and natural phenomena cannot be patented. In essence, if an invention is a specific application of an idea or a tangible product that solves a problem or provides a benefit, it may qualify for patent protection. These guidelines help ensure that patents are granted only for truly innovative and practical inventions, encouraging creativity and advancements in technology.