Too late to file a patent application?
A basic requirement for patentability is that the invention must be novel (i.e. new) at the time of filing the patent application. This test for novelty is decided against any and all prior disclosures (such as publications, uses and exhibitions) across the world. If an invention has been disclosed before filing a patent application, then generally speaking no patent will be granted. This general rule makes a lot of sense, as it prevents a company today from being granted
