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Simple English definitions for legal terms

independent invention

Read a random definition: Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L.

A quick definition of independent invention:

Independent invention is when someone creates something new without copying or being influenced by someone else's creation. It requires a lot of skill and creativity to come up with something truly original. This can be a device, process, or even a new use for something that already exists. If it meets certain criteria, it can be patented, which means the inventor has exclusive rights to make, use, and sell their invention for a certain period of time. However, if someone else independently invents the same thing, they can also get a patent for it.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Independent invention refers to the creation of a patentable device or process through individual effort and exceptional skill or ingenuity. It can also refer to the act of creating such a device or process.

Examples: An inventor creates a new type of engine that is more efficient and powerful than any existing engine. Another inventor creates a new type of computer algorithm that can solve complex problems faster than any existing algorithm. Both of these inventions are examples of independent invention because they were created through individual effort and exceptional skill or ingenuity.

Explanation: Independent invention is important in patent law because it helps to determine whether an invention is truly novel and non-obvious. If an invention is created independently and without knowledge of any existing patents or inventions, it is more likely to be considered novel and non-obvious. This is because it demonstrates that the inventor had exceptional skill or ingenuity and was not simply copying or building upon existing ideas.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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