unpatentable over artglossary / UNPATENTABLE OVER ART unpatentable over art, adj. Patents. (Of an invention) ineligible for patent protection because of obviousness or the lack of novelty. [Cases: Patents 16(2). C.J.S. Patents § 69.] 词条贡献者 译员Terris,毕业于国内一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译有关文旅和酒店领域的法律文件。