15 Questions
What is the key focus of the text provided?
Inventiveness in patents
Which term refers to something that is new or original?
Novelty
What does prior art refer to in the context of patents?
Existing knowledge or technology before a patent application
Which factor differentiates a truly inventive patent from a non-inventive one?
Technical prejudice
What is the legal significance of establishing inventiveness in a patent application?
Greater chance of patent approval
Which is NOT an example illustrating the nature of prior art in patents?
Analogous substitution
What should a skilled person look at when arriving at an invention?
Application of known measures
Which property of a known aluminum alloy is highlighted in the text for its use in an invention?
High heat conductivity
In the context of patents, what does 'non-rivalrous consumption' refer to?
Consumption of the invention without diminishing its availability for others
What are the main components typically included in a patent application?
Abstract, Drawings, Claims, Description
When does the General Process of Application and Prosecution involve an 'Office Action'?
Following the filing of the patent application
What is the primary purpose of including 'Claims' in a patent application?
To define the legal boundaries of the invention's protection
What aspect of an invention determines its eligibility for a patent?
The level of innovation or novelty it possesses
Which type of IP protection covers distinctive signs used to identify products or services?
'Marks'
In terms of IP protection, what does 'Excludability' relate to?
'Patents' protecting against unauthorized copying
Learn about the basic orientation on patents, definitions of novelty and inventiveness, criteria for establishing inventiveness, and how a skilled person may arrive at an invention. Understand the legal definition of novelty, general principles of prior art and novelty, and examples illustrating the nature of prior art.
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