Usefulness

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-005116",
  "term": "Usefulness",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The quality of being able to serve a practical purpose or provide a benefit. In patent law, it is a requirement for patentability, often referred to as utility, meaning the invention must have a specific, substantial, and credible use. This criterion prevents the patenting of inoperable devices or purely theoretical concepts.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/usefulness/"
}