ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Industrial Property Act
21. Meaning of "invention"
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
21. Meaning of "invention"
(1)For the purposes of this Part, "invention" means a solution to a specific problem in the field of technology.(2)Subject to subsection (3), an invention may be, or may relate to, a product or a process.(3)The following shall not be regarded as inventions and shall be excluded from patent protection—(a)discoveries, scientific theories and mathematical methods;(b)schemes, rules or methods for doing business, performing purely mental acts or playing games;(c)methods for treatment of the human or animal body by surgery or therapy, as well as diagnostic methods practised in relation thereto, except products for use in any such methods;(d)mere presentation of information; and(e)public health related methods of use or uses of any molecule or other substance whatsoever used for the prevention or treatment of any disease which the Cabinet Secretary responsible for matters relating to Health may designate as a serious health hazard or as a life threatening disease.