Patents Chapter 5

Question 1

Conform section 1 (1) PA 1977, an invention will be patentable if it involves:

Answer 1

1. Novelty
2. Inventive step
3. Capable op industrial application

Question 2

Which case is the leading case regarding a skilled person?

Answer 2

Dyson v. Hoover

Question 3

Which inventions are excluded from patentability? Section 1 (2) PA 1977 and article 53 EPC, name 4.

Answer 3

1. A discovery, scientific theory or mathematical method;
2. A literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work of any other aesthetic creation;
3. A scheme, rule or method for performing a mental act, playing a game or doing business, a program for a computer;
4. The presentation of information.

Question 4

What is covered in S 1 (3) & (4) PA 1977

Answer 4

An invention is not patentable if:

1. If it is contrary to the public policy or morality
2. If it lacks industrial application (same for software related inventions)