Legal Definitions - eureka model

The Eureka Model is a concept in patents that suggests that the process of inventing something is a result of luck rather than hard work. This idea is used to challenge theories that support intellectual property rights based on labor, as no labor is involved in a "Eureka" moment.

For example, if a scientist accidentally discovers a new chemical compound while conducting an experiment, it would be considered a Eureka moment. The scientist did not necessarily work hard to make the discovery, but rather stumbled upon it by chance.

The Eureka Model is often contrasted with the Labor-Desert Model and the Labor Model, which both emphasize the importance of hard work and effort in the invention process.