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It must have an inventive step, something that wouldn’t be obvious to the skilled person in the are using their common general knowledge. |
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It can’t be “excluded” – some things, such as aesthetic creation can’t be patented because they are protected elsewhere (e.g., copyright). |
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The wording of the claims must be clear, and the description must include enough information perform the invention. |
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It must be new, i.e. it hasn’t been done before anywhere in the world before the patent applications was filed. |
There are over 400 patent examiners working at the Intellectual Property Office on every area of technology you could possibly imagine, and some you might not be able to because they’ve not been made public yet!
