What can be patented and what can't?

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Once you have invented a new thing, you want to patent it to get full ownership of it. But you should know that everything cannot be patented. So, it is advisable to check whether your invention is eligible to get a patent or not before applying.

Apart from the type of inventions, you should also be aware of specific criteria that the authorized body for issuing patents considers approving. The patent application should meet all criteria for patentability.

Patent experts of IPExcel will educate & inform you what can be patented and what can't.

In general, you can get a patent for most of the man-made inventions excel a few. For example: Musical instruments, Sporting goods, Perfumes, Computer games, Computer accessories, Computer hardware, Computer software, Plants, Makeup compositions, Machines, Internet advances, Business methods etc.

However, there are a few human intellects which may not be patented. For examples: Laws of nature, Mathematical formulas, Scientific principles, Surgical methods & procedures, Physical activity process, Natural substances, Inventions with criminal purposes, Drugs that come with safety risk etc.

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Jason has 35+ Years of Combined Technical & Legal Experience, where Jason has worked for several Fortune 500 organizations including General Electric, Lockheed Martin & Northrop Grumman. Jason has drafted more than 150 patent applications and prosecuted over 200+ office actions with a 90% patent grant rate in the areas of Electronics, Software and Electrical Technologies for Fortune 500 Organizations.
Jason holds a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from George Mason University and has completed his MBA from Colorado State University.

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Anand is a Technology Analyst with 15+ years of experience in the Technology & Patent Domain. Over the years, he has gained immense hands-on experience in consulting Technologists & In-house R&D Teams of Fortune 50 organizations for developing, protecting & licensing innovative proprietary technologies. He has worked onsite/offsite extensively with global teams of attorneys, technologist & business leaders across many jurisdictions such as US, Europe, Canada, China, South Korea, Singapore & Middle East. He holds Masters(Integrated) in Chemistry & Ph.D. in Materials Science both from Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Kanpur, India.

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