PEB Patent Law & Practice Questions - Patent Examination Board - South African Patent Law and Practice (Group 1) Exam - PEB Patent Law & Practice Questions - Patent Examination Board - South African Patent Law and Practice (Group 1) Exam

Question 1

Under Section 25(1) of the South African Patents Act 57 of 1978, which of the following is a MANDATORY statutory requirement for an invention to be patentable?

The invention must be capable of being used or applied in trade, industry, or agriculture. The invention must be registered with the International Bureau of WIPO prior to filing in South Africa. The applicant must prove commercial profitability within two years of filing. The specification must be drafted by a registered patent attorney resident in Pretoria.

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The invention must be capable of being used or applied in trade, industry, or agriculture.

Question 2

According to Section 25(2)(f) read with Section 25(3) of the Patents Act 57 of 1978, a computer program is excluded from patentability under what specific condition?

Only to the extent that a patent or application for a patent relates to the computer program as such. In all circumstances, as software is strictly unpatentable under South African law without exception. Only if the computer program is written in an open-source programming language. Provided the computer program has not been published in a peer-reviewed academic journal.

Correct Answer:

Only to the extent that a patent or application for a patent relates to the computer program as such.

Question 3

Which of the following items is EXCLUDED from patentability under Section 25(2) of the Patents Act 57 of 1978?

A scheme, rule, or method for performing a mental act, playing a game, or doing business A new pharmaceutical compound possessing an inventive therapeutic effect A novel mechanical apparatus for harvesting sugarcane A synthetic chemical polymer with enhanced heat resistance

Correct Answer:

A scheme, rule, or method for performing a mental act, playing a game, or doing business

Question 4

Under Section 25(11) of the Patents Act 57 of 1978, how are methods of treatment of the human or animal body by surgery or therapy dealt with regarding patentability?

They are deemed NOT to be capable of being used or applied in trade, industry, or agriculture. They are fully patentable if performed exclusively by registered medical practitioners. They are patentable provided a compulsory license is granted to the Department of Health. They are patentable for animal treatment, but strictly excluded for human treatment.

Correct Answer:

They are deemed NOT to be capable of being used or applied in trade, industry, or agriculture.

Question 5

An inventor invents a novel medicine for treating hypertension. Can the substance or composition itself be patented under South African law despite Section 25(11)?

Yes, under Section 25(9), a substance or composition for use in a method of treatment referred to in Section 25(11) is patentable even if it forms part of the state of the art, provided its use in such method is new. No, Section 25(11) excludes all pharmaceutical compounds used in human therapy. Yes, but only if the inventor assigns the patent rights to the South African Medical Research Council. No, unless the chemical compound was synthesized entirely within South Africa.

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