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What is an invention?

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What is an invention?

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The dictionary defines an invention as the creation of something not previously in existence – that is, an original device or process. U.S. Patent Law is even more specific: an invention is “a device or process that is not only novel and useful but that reflects creative genius, makes a distinct contribution to and advances science, is recognized by masters of science as such an advance, and reveals more than the skill of expert artisans or mechanics in discovering new and useful gadgets or processes of wide commercial application.” For further questions on what an invention is, please see MSUT’s brochure on inventorship.

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” ‘Invention’ means any new and useful art, process, machine, manufacture or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement in any art, process, machine, manufacture or composition of matter.” — Section 2, Canadian Patent Act. Inventions are generally protected by patents.

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A patentable invention is a new, useful and non-obvious: – Process – Machine – Composition of matter – Article of manufacture – Algorithm – Or, any new and useful improvement to the above