What is the significance of ‘greater than expected results’ in patent examination?

What is the significance of ‘greater than expected results’ in patent examination? ‘Greater than expected results’ can be a powerful argument for patentability during patent examination. The MPEP 716.02(a)(I) states: “Greater than expected results are evidence of nonobviousness.” This means that if an invention produces results that are significantly better than what would be expected…

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