Section 11: Definitions

11. Definitions (1) For the purposes of this Part— “invention” means an idea of an inventor which provides the solution to a specific problem in the field of technology; “patent” means the title granted to protect an invention. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), an invention may be, or may relate to, a product or a process. (3) The following, even if they are inventions within the meaning of subsection (1), 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 on the human or animal body; (d) plants; (e) animals; (f) essentially biological processes for the production of plants and animals; (g) plant varieties; and (h) literary, dramatic, musical or artistic works or any other aesthetic creation whatsoever. (4) Notwithstanding subsection (3), any product used in any of the methods referred to in subsection (3) (c), shall not be excluded from protection.