Legal Definitions - distinct invention

Definition: A distinct invention is a patentable device or process that is created through independent effort and characterized by an extraordinary degree of skill or ingenuity. It is a newly discovered art or operation that embraces the concept of nonobviousness.

Examples: A new type of electric car that uses solar panels to recharge its battery is a distinct invention. Another example is a machine that can detect cancer cells in the body with high accuracy and speed.

Explanation: In both examples, the inventions are unique and not obvious to someone skilled in the field. They require a high degree of skill and ingenuity to create and are not simply a variation of an existing device or process. These distinct inventions can be patented and protected from others using or selling them without permission.