Scenario:
An individual submits a patent application to the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (NOIP) for a new algorithm to rapidly compute prime numbers.
Reason for Rejection:
According to Article 59 of the Intellectual Property Law of Vietnam, certain subjects are not eligible for patent protection, including:
- Discoveries, scientific theories, and mathematical methods.
In this case, the prime number computation algorithm is classified purely as a mathematical method without any specific technical application in industry or manufacturing. Therefore, it does not meet the criteria for patent protection in Vietnam.
Outcome:
The Intellectual Property Office will reject the patent application, as the invention falls into a non-patentable category.
Possible Solution:
To be considered for patent protection, the applicant could integrate the algorithm into a specific technical system, such as:
- A data processing optimization software for artificial intelligence.
- A hardware device designed to perform high-speed calculations using the algorithm.
By embedding the algorithm into a practical system or device, the invention might qualify for protection as a technical solution rather than a pure mathematical method.
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