In nanotechnology, non obviousness is assessed by examining whether the invention would have been obvious to someone with ordinary skill in the art at the time of the invention. Several factors are considered:
1. Prior Art: Reviewing existing scientific literature, patents, and publicly available information. 2. Technical Field: Considering the specific subfield of nanotechnology, as expertise can vary widely. 3. Problem-Solving Approach: Evaluating whether the invention solves a long-standing problem in an unexpected way. 4. Commercial Success: Sometimes, the commercial impact of an invention can indicate its non obviousness.
