What Criteria Do Patent Examiners Use to Evaluate Nanotechnology Patents?
1. Novelty: The invention must be new, meaning it has not been disclosed in prior art. 2. Inventive Step: The invention must be non-obvious to someone skilled in the art. 3. Utility: The invention must have practical applicability. 4. Adequate Disclosure: The patent application must provide a detailed description of the invention, enabling others to replicate it.
