novelty

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Patent

New; not anticipated by (taught by) the prior art. MPEP 2131.

Robert M. Hunter, Ph.D. — Glossary of Patent Terms

One of the conditions that an invention must meet in order to be patentable. Novelty is present if no single piece of prior art discloses every element of the claimed invention.

Arnold Silverman and George Stacey — Understanding "Patentese" - A Patent Glossary

A requirement for patentability. If an invention has been used or was known to others it is probably no longer novel and therefore not eligible for patent protection.

University of North Texas — Glossary of Patent Legal Terms