What is not patentable

The following do not constitute inventions within the meaning of this Act, or fall outside the scope of patent protection:

1. 1.Discoveries, scientific theories, mathematical methods, and works of art;
2. 2.A new use of known products or processes;
3. 3.Schemes, rules, and methods for performing mental acts, social activities, business, and games;
4. 4.Methods of prevention, diagnosis, surgery, and treatment of diseases of humans and animals.Note — This paragraph does not extend to products used in the said methods where they conform to the definition of an invention.
5. 5.Plants, animals, microorganisms, and their components as found in nature; plant and animal varieties and their genetic components; natural biological derivatives; and essentially natural biological processes.Note 1 — Genetically modified microorganisms and the microbiological processes for their production and reproduction that are obtained through direct human intervention in the genetic make-up and possess properties not normally obtained from natural species, as well as biological processes based on technical design and intervention that meet the three conditions of patentability, do not fall within this paragraph.Note 2 — "Genetically modified plant varieties" shall be registered in accordance with the Act on the Registration of Plant Varieties and the Control and Certification of Seed and Seedlings (adopted 20 July 2003 / 29/4/1382), and "genetically modified animal resources" in accordance with the Comprehensive Livestock System Act (adopted 29 July 2009 / 7/5/1388).
6. 6.An invention whose exploitation is contrary to Islamic standards (sharia), public order, or good morals;
7. 7.An invention whose exploitation conflicts with the preservation of human life or health, or causes serious harm to the environment or a reduction of biodiversity.