Chapter VII – Inventive step
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Annex – Examples relating to the requirement of inventive step – indicators

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Chapter VII – Annex
Examples relating to the requirement of inventive step – indicators

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

1. Application of known measures?
2. Obvious combination of features?
3. Obvious selection?
4. Overcoming a technical prejudice?
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