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For questions relating to "novelty," as related to patents. Specifically, the bar for novelty in patents and patent applications, and interpretations thereof.
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How could a patent have been issued for a composite knife blade?
This process for manufacturing drill bits has been used for ages so far and the composite knife blade is in fact a variation of that, so IMO it's not a novelty.
How could such a patent be issued? … Do I misunderstand how novelty requirement works or is is a USPTO error? …
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Can an improvised device made of used packaging be patented?
I'm using a so-called cantenna (antenna made of a used can) as an example.
Suppose there's no evidence that anyone has tried a cantenna but antennas of similar design, just made of other materials, a …