What is the significance of utility and operability in patent applications?
Utility and operability are crucial aspects of patent applications. The Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) Section 716.08 emphasizes their importance, stating:
“See MPEP § 2107.02, for guidance on when it is proper to require evidence of utility or operativeness, and how to evaluate any evidence which is submitted to overcome a rejection under 35 U.S.C. 101 for lack of utility.”
This means that patent examiners may require applicants to provide evidence that their invention is useful and operable as claimed. The utility requirement ensures that patents are granted only for inventions that have a practical, real-world application.
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