‘A fundamental goal of the patent system is to disclose technology so that, in the course of time, the public domain may be enriched and a systematic record of humanity’s technology is available and accessible.’ Critically discuss this statement with reference to at least two of the patentability requirements.

‘A fundamental goal of the patent system is to disclose technology so that, in the course of time, the public domain may be enriched and a systematic record of humanity’s technology is available and accessible.’

Critically discuss this statement with reference to at least two of the patentability requirements below.

1.Patentable subject matter (‘invention’)

2.Novelty

3.Inventive step

4.Industrial applicability