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secondary consideration

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A quick definition of secondary consideration:

Secondary consideration refers to a factor that is not the main reason for something, but still has an impact on it. It is something that is taken into account after the primary factors have been considered. For example, if someone is buying a car, the primary factors they might consider are the price, the make and model, and the features. However, a secondary consideration might be the color of the car or the reputation of the dealership. These factors are not the most important, but they can still influence the decision.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Secondary consideration refers to factors that are not directly related to the invention itself, but may still be considered when evaluating its patentability. These factors can include commercial success, long-felt but unsolved needs, and unexpected results.

Examples:

  • Commercial success: If a product has been successful in the market, this can be considered a secondary factor in determining its patentability. For example, if a new type of smartphone has sold millions of units and has become a cultural phenomenon, this could be seen as evidence that the invention is novel and non-obvious.
  • Long-felt but unsolved needs: If there has been a long-standing problem in a particular industry or field, and an invention comes along that solves that problem, this can be considered a secondary factor in determining its patentability. For example, if a new type of battery is invented that lasts much longer than previous batteries, and there has been a need for such a battery for many years, this could be seen as evidence that the invention is novel and non-obvious.
  • Unexpected results: If an invention produces unexpected or surprising results, this can be considered a secondary factor in determining its patentability. For example, if a new type of fertilizer is invented that not only increases crop yields, but also makes the crops more resistant to pests, this could be seen as evidence that the invention is novel and non-obvious.

These examples illustrate how secondary considerations can be used to support the patentability of an invention, even if the invention itself may not be completely novel or non-obvious on its own.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] 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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