/nɑnˈɑbvɪəs/ – Adjective
Definition: Không rõ ràng, không hiển nhiên.
A more thorough explanation: 1. a requirement for patentability in which an invention must be not be obvious to a person skilled in the art of the relevant invention, and must involve an inventive step
2. not immediately obvious (=clear and apparent to any reasonable person)
Example: 1. In order for a patent claim to be valid, it must propose a concept, idea, or item that is “useful,” “novel,” and “non-obvious”.
2. ServiceWare shall use commercially reasonable efforts to answer Licensee’s non-obvious technical questions.