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• The Rule (per Updated USPTO Guidance,
Even if your invention is new (novel), you may not obtain a patent if it is deemed obvious.
The Test: The invention must not
A patent application must contain a complete disclosure of the invention. If the written description contains insufficient or vague detail, it will be rejected for
The Horror: Wasting Money on a Patent Application for an Invention That Lacks Novelty
Inventors often submit patent applications assuming their idea is entirely
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