What type of subject matter can be patented?
A. Under United States law, at least one aspect of an invention may be patentable. Patentable subject matter includes processes, machines, compositions of matter, articles, some computer programs, and methods (including methods of making compositions or methods of making articles and even methods of performing business). For more information, see www.techtransfer.umich.edu/inventors/patents.html and http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/doc/general/what.htm.
Patentable subject matter includes processes, machines, compositions of matter, articles, some computer programs, and methods (including methods of making compositions, methods of making articles, and even methods of performing business). A natural substance that has never before been isolated or known may be patentable in some instances, but only in its isolated form (since the isolated form had never been known before). A variation of a naturally occurring substance may be patentable if an inventor is able to demonstrate modifications that offer substantial advantages of using the variant. For more information contact Teri Grieb or a U-M Tech Transfer representative (through the Tech Transfer website).
Patentable subject matter includes processes, machines, compositions of matter, articles, some computer programs, and methods (including methods of making compositions, methods of making articles, and even methods of performing business). For more information, visit the US Patent and Trademark Office website.
Patentable subject matter includes processes, machines, compositions of matter, articles, some computer programs, and methods (including methods of making compositions, methods of making articles, and even methods of performing business). For more information, see www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/doc/general/what.htm.
