Various discussions have been offered by practitioners and scholars about the inventive step, but a key point is whether or not the difference from conventional patents or the prior art is large qualitatively or quantitatively. The way the patent examination practice of JPO studies and the determines the difference, is “Whether is it difficult to configure the […]
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Inventive step is the most formidable hurdle among patent registration requirements. Many applicants struggle to overcome this hurdle, and it is the most common reason for rejecting patents by patent examiners in Patent Offices. This being among the main “reasons for refusal” generated by the PTO’s around the world, brings many patent attorneys to tears. […]
