What is unity of invention in patent applications?
Unity of invention is a principle applied in international and national stage patent applications submitted under 35 U.S.C. 371. It determines whether multiple inventions can be included in a single application. According to MPEP 1893.03(d), “The basic principle is that an application should relate to only one invention or, if there is more than one…
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The “inventive information” in CPC classification refers to novel and non-obvious technical features of an invention. According to MPEP 905.03(b), “Inventive information is defined as technical information in the disclosure of a patent document which represents a contribution to the state of the art.” This information is crucial for determining the appropriate classification of a…
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