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 资深译员Lorna,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,专注翻译各种与房地产投资信托有关的法律文件。