Define 'inventive step under the Indian Patent Act.

Under the Indian Patent Act, the term "inventive step" is a critical criterion for determining whether an invention is eligible for patent protection. It is one of the fundamental elements that distinguish a patentable invention from a mere modification or an obvious idea. The inventive step is defined under Section 2(1)(ja) of the Indian Patent Act, which states that an invention must involve an inventive step if it is not obvious to a person skilled in the art, based on the prior art.

To delve deeper, an "inventive step" refers to a feature of an invention that makes it non-obvious to a person skilled in the relevant technical field or industry. In other words, an invention must offer something new or innovative that would not be easily deduced by someone with average knowledge and experience in that particular area. This is a subjective assessment, and it forms part of the criteria for evaluating whether an invention can be patented under Indian patent law.

### Criteria for Determining Inventive Step

The determination of an inventive step typically involves a two-fold analysis:

1. Assessment of Prior Art:
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