What Criteria Must Nanotechnology Inventions Meet to Be Patented?
For a nanotechnology invention to be patented, it must meet the same basic criteria as any other invention. These criteria include novelty, non-obviousness, and utility. The invention must be new, meaning it has not been previously disclosed in prior art. It must also be non-obvious to someone skilled in the field, and it must have a specific, substantial, and credible utility.
