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Patentability of
Automotive Inventions
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Patentability
requirements
Patentable subject matter
Industrial Applicability
Novelty
Inventive Step
Specification

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Patentable Subject
Matter
Product or Process - Section 2(1)(j)
Voice Controlled induction heater
Computer Program for improving
energy efficiency
Method of using an adapter

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Exclusions
Section 3
Abstract Ideas
Physical Phenomenon
Computer Programs Per Se
Business Methods
Medical Methods
Arrangement and Re-arrangement

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Exclusions
Examples
Combination of Light and Fan
Machine for Remembering Food Menu
Method of Checking Body
Temperature
Exercise to Electricity

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Industrial Applicability
Section 2(1)(ac) - Capable of Industrial
Application
Make
Use
Repeat
Industry

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Industrial Applicability
Neo invents a method of making a dog
jump on four legs.
Helen invents a method of eloping based
on adverse conditions.

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Novelty
Section 2(1)(l) - New Invention
Prior Publication
Public Knowledge
Public Use
On Sale
Public Display
Public Working

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Inventive Step
Section 2(1)(ja)
Technical Advance or Economic
Significance and
Not obvious to a person skilled in the
Art.

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Secondary Indicia
Commercial Success
Copying
Praise by expert
Unexpected results
Long felt need

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Example
Invention
Chair with Wheels
Prior Art
Chairs
Tables with wheels

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Example
Invention: Automated Garage Door - Sensor
and Video based detection
Prior Art
Manual Garage Door
Remote Sensing
Video Capture and processing

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Specification
Section 10
Written Description
Enablement
Best Mode
Claims
Object: Notice and Dissemination

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Example
Invention: Proximity Sensors on tracks for
controlling train traffic
Prior Art
Proximity Sensors on Roads
Vehicle Detection Systems

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Example
Invention: Device for Checking Pollutants
at different levels of flowing rivers
Prior Art
Pollutant detecting devices
Pressure guages

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