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Meaning of "obviousness" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OBVIOUSNESS

obviousness  [ˈɒbvɪəsnɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OBVIOUSNESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Obviousness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OBVIOUSNESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Inventive step and non-obviousness

The inventive step and non-obviousness reflect a same general patentability requirement present in most patent laws, according to which an invention should be sufficiently inventive — i.e., non-obvious — in order to be patented. In other words, " nonobviousness principle asks whether the invention is an adequate distance beyond or above the state of the art." The expression "inventive step" is predominantly used in Europe, while the expression "non-obviousness" is predominantly used in United States patent law. The expression "inventiveness" is sometimes used as well. Although the basic principle is roughly the same, the assessment of the inventive step and non-obviousness varies from one country to another. For instance, the practice of the European Patent Office differs from the practice in the United Kingdom.

Definition of obviousness in the English dictionary

The definition of obviousness in the dictionary is the fact of being easy to see or understand.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OBVIOUSNESS


abstemiousness
əbˈstiːmɪəsnɪs
atrabiliousness
ˌætrəˈbɪlɪəsnɪs
biliousness
ˈbɪlɪəsnɪs
deviousness
ˈdiːvɪəsnɪs
fastidiousness
fæsˈtɪdɪəsnɪs
fierceness
ˈfɪəsnɪs
gregariousness
ɡrɪˈɡeərɪəsnɪs
hideousness
ˈhɪdɪəsnɪs
industriousness
ɪnˈdʌstrɪəsnɪs
lasciviousness
ləˈsɪvɪəsnɪs
lugubriousness
lʊˈɡuːbrɪəsnɪs
luxuriousness
lʌɡˈzjʊərɪəsnɪs
obsequiousness
əbˈsiːkwɪəsnɪs
precariousness
prɪˈkeərɪəsnɪs
rebelliousness
rɪˈbelɪəsnɪs
sanctimoniousness
ˌsæŋktɪˈməʊnɪəsnɪs
seriousness
ˈsɪərɪəsnɪs
studiousness
ˈstjuːdɪəsnɪs
superciliousness
ˌsuːpəˈsɪlɪəsnɪs
tediousness
ˈtiːdɪəsnɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OBVIOUSNESS

obtuseness
obtusity
obumbrate
obumbration
obvention
obverse
obversely
obversion
obvert
obviable
obviate
obviation
obviator
obvious
obviously
obvolute
obvolution
obvolutive
obvolvent
obvs

WORDS THAT END LIKE OBVIOUSNESS

business
callousness
carelessness
consciousness
deliciousness
flawlessness
heedlessness
helplessness
hilariousness
homelessness
hopelessness
jealousness
lawlessness
nervousness
preciousness
restlessness
ridiculousness
righteousness
statelessness
unconsciousness
viciousness

Synonyms and antonyms of obviousness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «obviousness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OBVIOUSNESS

Find out the translation of obviousness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of obviousness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «obviousness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

显而易见
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

obviedad
570 millions of speakers

English

obviousness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रत्यक्षता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البداهة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

очевидность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

obviedade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্পষ্টতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

évidence
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kesedaran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Offensichtlichkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

自明性
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

명백한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kepenak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự hiển nhiên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தெளிவுறுத்தல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्पष्टपणा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

açıklık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

evidenza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

oczywistość
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

очевидність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

evidență
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κατάφωρο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vanselfsprekendheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

uppenbar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

selvfølgelighet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of obviousness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OBVIOUSNESS»

The term «obviousness» is regularly used and occupies the 64.290 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OBVIOUSNESS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «obviousness» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «obviousness» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about obviousness

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OBVIOUSNESS»

Discover the use of obviousness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to obviousness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Patent Obviousness in the Wake of KSR International Co. V. ...
This book presents a timely review of how this issue, has been analyzed, applied, and considered by the International Trade Commission and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the district courts of the various regional circuits, and the U ...
Paul M. Rivard, Allen Gardner, 2010
2
What is the Right Approach of Obviousness in Patent ...
This thesis comprises an analysis of whether scientific research in the lead-up period to an invention by pharmaceutical companies should vitiate a finding of obviousness in patent litigation under Canada's linkage regulations ("Regulations ...
Ron A. Bouchard, 2006
3
Intellectual Property
Please check for updates on the web site: www.aspenlawschool.com/ip_outline. The non-obviousness standard is set forth in §103 of the Patent Act, 35 U.S.C. § 103. It provides that an invention is not patentable if it would have been obvious ...
Margreth Barrett, 2008
4
Intellectual Property and Information Wealth: Patents and ...
offer to sell. If it differs slightly from the claim, though, the patent claim may still be invalid as obvious when considered in the context of what is known in the relevant technological field. The "obviousness" aspect of the on-sale bar derives from ...
Peter K. Yu, 2007
5
Patent Law Essentials: A Concise Guide
It might or might not be invalid for obviousness. 8.9.6 Obviousness (35 U.S.C. § 103) Obviousness is a concept drawn from the following language of 35 U.S.C. § 103(a): A patent may not be obtained though the invention is not identically ...
Alan L. Durham, 2004
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Legal Opinion Letters: A Comprehensive Guide to Opinion ...
The Supreme Court of the United States articulated the standard for the determination of obviousness under Section 103 in Graham v. John Deere Co., 383 U.S. I (1966). In Graham, the Court noted that although obviousness is a question of ...
‎2003
7
Patenting the Recombinant Products of Biotechnology
The Federal Circuit did exactly that in In re Deuel.28 It interpreted the law as imposing fixed conditions for a finding of obviousness, by definition never fulfilled in the context of newly retrieved DNAs. To reach this result, the Court applied well - ...
Philippe Georges Ducor, 1998
8
The Chemist's Companion Guide to Patent Law
The applicant appealed first to the USPTO Board of Appeals, where the examiner's rejection was upheld, and subsequently to the CAFC, where the obviousness rejection was overturned and the claim was ultimately allowed to issue (U.S. ...
Chris P. Miller, Mark J. Evans, 2011
9
Changing the World One Invention at a Time: Acting on Your ...
So what is a good definition of obviousness? Generally speaking, obviousness from a patent application perspective means that based on the claims of your invention, it would have been obvious to a person with ordinary skill in the art (in  ...
Richard Edward Rowe, 2010
10
Patent it Yourself
3. determine the level of skill of artisans in the pertinent art. 4. against this background, determine the obviousness or unobviousness of the inventive subject matter. 5. also consider secondary and objective factors such as commercial success, ...
David Pressman, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OBVIOUSNESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term obviousness is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Apple Launches 'Why There's Nothing Quite Like iPhone' Web …
Or rather obviousness. I write all of this with care and concern for a company I greatly admire but have doubts about when I see Microsoft, ... «Mac Rumors, Jul 15»
2
"Obvious To Try" Test In Canada: How And When Is It Applied?
Over the years, the test for obviousness in Canada has evolved into a step-by-step inquiry that now requires consideration, in at least some ... «Mondaq News Alerts, Jul 15»
3
“Southpaw”: A gripping, conflicted fable of a white champ in an …
... of Anarchy,” Sutter's storytelling skill was always evident, and despite the narrative obviousness of “Southpaw” I was pretty much on the edge ... «Salon, Jul 15»
4
India rejects Swiss drug maker Roche Patent claims on Valcyte again
The Indian Patent Office in a ruling on July 1 dismissed Roche's patent pleas mainly on grounds of "obviousness" and Sec 3(d) of the Indian ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
5
UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barao II - Idiot's Guide Preview to Joe …
It's hard to really predict this bout despite the seeming obviousness. Lauzon still carries a decent arsenal on the feet. While it's limited (doesn't ... «Bloody Elbow, Jul 15»
6
'Why is it men who commit mass shootings?'
But the stark obviousness of the pattern is something that should be noticed and discussed by everyone, including those of us who aren't ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
7
Columbia University Against Illumina Inc: A Case Of Simultaneous …
As opposed to determination of obviousness where the court has to answer the question of the invention's obviousness, simultaneous invention ... «Yibada, Jul 15»
8
Final Written Decision finding claims unpatentable as obvious over …
Inter partes review was instituted on obviousness challenges to claims 1-17 based on two or more of Lekernel, Padilla, Odagiri, Wallner, Tang, ... «Lexology, Jul 15»
9
Chicago Mercantile Exchange v. 5th Market: Granting Institution …
Similarly, for the next ground addressed—obviousness of claim 2—it was similarly instituted as Patent Owner did not address the contentions. «The National Law Review, Jul 15»
10
Pure politicking
But for all its naked, politically self-serving obviousness, the child benefit may work. The government will say it's standing up for middle-income ... «Guelph Mercury, Jul 15»

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