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Which Is Not a Patent Eligibility Requirement? Answer and Explanation

A patent need not be revolutionary. The textbook question tests novelty, non-obviousness, and utility as recognized requirements for a U.S. utility patent.

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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for patent eligibility?A. Novel.B. Revolutionary.C. Non-obvious.D. Useful.

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The keyword “patent” is not a complete question, so this page transparently answers a representative OpenStax assessment item selected under the SOP. It summarizes general U.S. utility-patent concepts, preserves the distinction between subject-matter eligibility and broader patentability, and is not legal advice for any application or dispute.