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absolute novelty

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A quick definition of absolute novelty:

Absolute novelty refers to the requirement that an invention must be completely new and not previously known or used before it can be patented. This means that the invention cannot have been publicly disclosed or sold before a patent application is filed. In some countries, including the United States, there is a one-year grace period for filing a patent application after public disclosure or sale. However, in most countries, the absolute novelty requirement means that a patent application must be filed before any public disclosure or sale of the invention.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Absolute novelty refers to the requirement that an inventor must always file a patent application before the invention is publicly used, placed on sale, or disclosed. This rule is followed in most countries, except for the United States, where an inventor is given a one-year grace period to file a patent application after any public use, sale, offer of sale, or publication by the inventor or the inventor's agent.

Examples:

  • An inventor in Japan must file a patent application before publicly disclosing their invention, or else they will lose the right to obtain a patent.
  • In Germany, an inventor must file a patent application before publicly using or selling their invention, or else they will lose the right to obtain a patent.
  • In the United States, an inventor has a one-year grace period to file a patent application after publicly disclosing their invention, but if they wait longer than that, they will lose the right to obtain a patent.

These examples illustrate how the absolute novelty requirement varies from country to country, but in general, it is important for inventors to file a patent application before publicly disclosing their invention in order to protect their rights to obtain a patent.

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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
18:26
I do not think we will see a wave until after thanksgiving. Adcoms will be nice and not ruin someones thanksgiving with an R
18:28
ruin my thanksgiving law schools uwu
PerpetualCheerfulBeaver
18:53
I really thought a texas schools wave was going to hit today...guess it will be December 1
7Rings
19:00
No news is good news 😜
PerpetualCheerfulBeaver
19:10
the mentality im embracing
ClassyPleasantHeron
19:23
You will see some A waves next week, just before Thanksgiving. Schools like to give people things to talk about over the holidays.
19:26
my predict monday berk from earlier td
snow
19:33
Oregon decision rendered…
snow
19:33
Bro why don’t they just tell me lol
damn ive been under review for a month and no movement, when did u apply snow?
snow
19:39
The day apps opened. I still don’t know what the decision is tho lol
Dang. Crossing my fingers for you!!
snow
19:41
Thank you!!
shaquilleoatmeal
19:44
Snow dude wtf you been
snow
19:46
Working! I was prepping for a trial but it got reset!
snow
19:47
Have you don your gulc interview?
JumpySubsequentDolphin
19:47
@snow: snow!!!! I’m in Oregon should I break into admissions office and demand your decision be sent
shaquilleoatmeal
19:49
Better to be prepared than not, otherwise it always happens when you don’t prep
shaquilleoatmeal
19:50
Yea did it a week and half ago, told us we won’t hear anything until end of December if we’re lucky, most likely first week of jan
shaquilleoatmeal
19:50
Said no one works after Monday this week and no one works week of Christmas
shaquilleoatmeal
19:50
So holiday takes time away from app review
snow
19:54
True @shaq and do it jumpy!!
20:06
Hi everyone! Decided a bit too late that I wanted to go into law. GPA currently stands at 3.76 (one more semester to go) and I'm interested in going into immigration law. Anybody got any advice for LSAT studying and applications? I plan on taking a gap year to have some time for internships and such :)
snow
20:08
Apply for the LSAT fee waiver to try to mitigate the cost of materials! 7Sage is $1 for a year if you have the fee waiver. I also think you should try to work in an immigration firm in some way to see if it’s something you really want to pursue and to add to your resume. Good luck!!! One tip I would also give is to not sign up for the LSAT until you’re practice tests average are around the score you’re aiming for
snow
20:08
Your*
snow
20:08
You got this! :)
madollyy
20:09
thank you snow <3
Dkk
20:15
@madollyy: use LSAT Demon!
Dkk
20:16
Watch their youtube channel too
madollyy
20:23
Would an internship through CHCI help my application as well?
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