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What are the substantive requirements for obtaining a patent in the United States?

12/1/2016

 
1. The invention must have utility.
2. The invention must be novel and nonobvious in view of the prior art.
3. The claims must be definite.
4. The specification must enable persons skilled in the art to make and use the invention.
5. The specification must disclose the inventor's best mode of practicing the invention.

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