Sentences with phrase «mere scientific principle»

Just as in the case of «art», the scope of the word «process» in s. 2 (d) is somewhat circumscribed by the provision of s. 28 (3) excluding a «mere scientific principle or abstract theorem».

At the same time, mere scientific principles and abstract theorems are specifically excluded in the Act.

In addition to subject matter that is specifically excluded in the Patent Act (mere scientific principles and abstract theorems), courts have interpreted the statutory definition of «invention» to exclude computer programs, artistic works, methods of medical treatment, mere ideas and other inventions that lack «a practical application».