🔍 The Patent Puzzle That Confuses Everyone

🌟 Imagine you discover that neem leaves have amazing antibacterial properties. Can you patent this discovery? What if you create a new process to extract these properties? This episode unravels the fascinating difference between discovery and invention in patent law!

💡 What You'll Discover:

• 🔬 Why finding something in nature isn't enough for a patent
• ⚖️ The four essential requirements every patent must meet
• 💻 How software patents work despite being "just code"
• 🧠 What makes an "inventive step" truly inventive

🚀 Real Cases Discussed:

• 💎 Vishwanath Prasad, Radheshyam vs. Hindustan Metal Industries - The Supreme Court case that defined what makes a real invention
• ⭐ Section 3 of Indian Patent Act 1970 - The law that clearly separates discoveries from inventions

🎯 Key Legal Concepts Made Simple:

• 🔑 Novelty vs. Non-obviousness - Why being new isn't enough
• 🏭 Industrial applicability - Making sure your invention actually works
• 👨‍🔬 The "Person Skilled in the Art" test - How courts decide if something is obvious

🎙️ By the end of this episode, you'll understand why some groundbreaking discoveries can't be patented while seemingly simple inventions can be worth millions!