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- 35 U.S.C. §101 – Patentable subject matter - the new invention must be in a category for which a patent may be granted
- 35 U.S.C. §102 – Novel - cannot be previously invented, publicly disclosed or for sale in the market
- 35 U.S.C. §103 – Non-obvious - cannot be obvious to combine well-known parts
- 35 U.S.C. §112 – Enabling description - Must contain a written description of the invention and the manner and process of making and using it."
